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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.02, 34,707.75 and 14,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.02, 34,707.75 and 14,542.34 is: 20,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.02 : 34,707.75 = 14,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.02/34,707.75 = 14,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.02x = 34,707.75 × 14,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.02x = 504,731,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,731,727.60/25,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.25

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