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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.71, 34,707.32 and 14,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.71, 34,707.32 and 14,533.81 is: 20,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.71 : 34,707.32 = 14,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.71/34,707.32 = 14,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.71x = 34,707.32 × 14,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.71x = 504,429,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,429,594.49/25,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.26

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