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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.96, 34,713.36 and 14,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.96, 34,713.36 and 14,538.24 is: 20,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.96 : 34,713.36 = 14,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.96/34,713.36 = 14,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.96x = 34,713.36 × 14,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.96x = 504,671,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,671,158.89/25,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.48

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