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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.89, 34,723.08 and 14,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.89, 34,723.08 and 14,550.94 is: 20,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.89 : 34,723.08 = 14,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.89/34,723.08 = 14,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.89x = 34,723.08 × 14,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.89x = 505,253,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,253,497.10/25,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.30

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