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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.58, 34,688.27 and 14,931.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.58, 34,688.27 and 14,931.69 is: 20,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.58 : 34,688.27 = 14,931.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.58/34,688.27 = 14,931.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.58x = 34,688.27 × 14,931.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.58x = 517,954,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,954,494.28/25,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.59

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