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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.03, 34,718.79 and 14,550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.03, 34,718.79 and 14,550.34 is: 20,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.03 : 34,718.79 = 14,550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.03/34,718.79 = 14,550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.03x = 34,718.79 × 14,550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.03x = 505,170,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,170,198.89/25,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.28

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