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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.68, 34,707.84 and 14,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.68, 34,707.84 and 14,540.56 is: 20,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.68 : 34,707.84 = 14,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.68/34,707.84 = 14,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.68x = 34,707.84 × 14,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.68x = 504,671,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,671,429.99/25,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,065.12

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