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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.55, 34,735.41 and 14,560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.55, 34,735.41 and 14,560.11 is: 20,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.55 : 34,735.41 = 14,560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.55/34,735.41 = 14,560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.55x = 34,735.41 × 14,560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.55x = 505,751,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,751,390.50/25,172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.38

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