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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155.09, 34,719.03 and 14,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155.09, 34,719.03 and 14,548.14 is: 20,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155.09 : 34,719.03 = 14,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155.09/34,719.03 = 14,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155.09x = 34,719.03 × 14,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155.09x = 505,097,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,097,309.10/25,155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.33

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