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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.06, 34,737.50 and 14,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.06, 34,737.50 and 14,561.71 is: 20,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.06 : 34,737.50 = 14,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.06/34,737.50 = 14,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.06x = 34,737.50 × 14,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.06x = 505,837,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,837,350.69/25,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.60

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