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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.09, 34,720.41 and 14,549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.09, 34,720.41 and 14,549.14 is: 20,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.09 : 34,720.41 = 14,549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.09/34,720.41 = 14,549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.09x = 34,720.41 × 14,549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.09x = 505,152,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,152,105.95/25,156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.71

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