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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.44, 34,709.96 and 14,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.44, 34,709.96 and 14,539.44 is: 20,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.44 : 34,709.96 = 14,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.44/34,709.96 = 14,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.44x = 34,709.96 × 14,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.44x = 504,663,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,663,380.82/25,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.79

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