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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.42, 34,707.69 and 14,542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.42, 34,707.69 and 14,542.74 is: 20,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.42 : 34,707.69 = 14,542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.42/34,707.69 = 14,542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.42x = 34,707.69 × 14,542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.42x = 504,744,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,744,911.67/25,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.84

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