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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.88, 34,705.44 and 14,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.88, 34,705.44 and 14,541.12 is: 20,066.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.88 : 34,705.44 = 14,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.88/34,705.44 = 14,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.88x = 34,705.44 × 14,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.88x = 504,655,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,655,967.69/25,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.74

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