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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.08, 34,732.68 and 14,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.08, 34,732.68 and 14,561.04 is: 20,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.08 : 34,732.68 = 14,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.08/34,732.68 = 14,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.08x = 34,732.68 × 14,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.08x = 505,743,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,743,942.79/25,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.66

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