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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.20, 34,708.96 and 14,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.20, 34,708.96 and 14,541 is: 20,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.20 : 34,708.96 = 14,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.20/34,708.96 = 14,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.20x = 34,708.96 × 14,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.20x = 504,702,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,702,987.36/25,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,066.76

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