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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.88, 34,709.58 and 14,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.88, 34,709.58 and 14,544.12 is: 20,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.88 : 34,709.58 = 14,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.88/34,709.58 = 14,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.88x = 34,709.58 × 14,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.88x = 504,820,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,820,296.67/25,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.88

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