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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.72, 34,715.62 and 14,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.72, 34,715.62 and 14,547.50 is: 20,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.72 : 34,715.62 = 14,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.72/34,715.62 = 14,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.72x = 34,715.62 × 14,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.72x = 505,025,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,025,481.95/25,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.16

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