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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.08, 34,711.98 and 14,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.08, 34,711.98 and 14,546.04 is: 20,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.08 : 34,711.98 = 14,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.08/34,711.98 = 14,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.08x = 34,711.98 × 14,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.08x = 504,921,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,921,849.56/25,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.96

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