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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,137.69, 34,687.44 and 14,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,137.69, 34,687.44 and 14,530.74 is: 20,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,137.69 : 34,687.44 = 14,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,137.69/34,687.44 = 14,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,137.69x = 34,687.44 × 14,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,137.69x = 504,034,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,034,171.91/25,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.93

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