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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.46, 34,713.88 and 14,538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.46, 34,713.88 and 14,538.56 is: 20,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.46 : 34,713.88 = 14,538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.46/34,713.88 = 14,538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.46x = 34,713.88 × 14,538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.46x = 504,689,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,689,827.21/25,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.82

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