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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.89, 34,707.60 and 14,529.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.89, 34,707.60 and 14,529.45 is: 20,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.89 : 34,707.60 = 14,529.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.89/34,707.60 = 14,529.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.89x = 34,707.60 × 14,529.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.89x = 504,282,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,282,338.82/25,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.46

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