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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.53, 34,716.72 and 14,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.53, 34,716.72 and 14,548.84 is: 20,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.53 : 34,716.72 = 14,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.53/34,716.72 = 14,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.53x = 34,716.72 × 14,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.53x = 505,088,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,088,004.60/25,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,076.21

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