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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.98, 34,718.66 and 14,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.98, 34,718.66 and 14,548.28 is: 20,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.98 : 34,718.66 = 14,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.98/34,718.66 = 14,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.98x = 34,718.66 × 14,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.98x = 505,096,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,096,714.16/25,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.00

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