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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.57, 34,710.54 and 14,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.57, 34,710.54 and 14,542.88 is: 20,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.57 : 34,710.54 = 14,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.57/34,710.54 = 14,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.57x = 34,710.54 × 14,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.57x = 504,791,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,791,044.40/25,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.16

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