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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,146.22, 34,708.02 and 14,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,146.22, 34,708.02 and 14,542 is: 20,071.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,146.22 : 34,708.02 = 14,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,146.22/34,708.02 = 14,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,146.22x = 34,708.02 × 14,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,146.22x = 504,724,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,724,026.84/25,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.57

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