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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.44, 34,702.40 and 14,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.44, 34,702.40 and 14,537.76 is: 20,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.44 : 34,702.40 = 14,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.44/34,702.40 = 14,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.44x = 34,702.40 × 14,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.44x = 504,495,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,495,162.62/25,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.09

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