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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.52, 34,705.68 and 14,540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.52, 34,705.68 and 14,540.83 is: 20,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.52 : 34,705.68 = 14,540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.52/34,705.68 = 14,540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.52x = 34,705.68 × 14,540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.52x = 504,649,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,649,528.63/25,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.18

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