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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.81, 34,729.56 and 14,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.81, 34,729.56 and 14,558.13 is: 20,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.81 : 34,729.56 = 14,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.81/34,729.56 = 14,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.81x = 34,729.56 × 14,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.81x = 505,597,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,597,449.32/25,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,089.05

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