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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.84, 34,729.97 and 14,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.84, 34,729.97 and 14,556.24 is: 20,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.84 : 34,729.97 = 14,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.84/34,729.97 = 14,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.84x = 34,729.97 × 14,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.84x = 505,537,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,537,705.73/25,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.46

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