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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.83, 34,719.32 and 14,548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.83, 34,719.32 and 14,548.42 is: 20,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.83 : 34,719.32 = 14,548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.83/34,719.32 = 14,548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.83x = 34,719.32 × 14,548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.83x = 505,111,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,111,133.95/25,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,075.29

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