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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.37, 34,729.56 and 14,554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.37, 34,729.56 and 14,554.49 is: 20,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.37 : 34,729.56 = 14,554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.37/34,729.56 = 14,554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.37x = 34,729.56 × 14,554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.37x = 505,470,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,470,860.08/25,172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,080.38

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