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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.23, 34,736.54 and 14,564.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.23, 34,736.54 and 14,564.85 is: 20,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.23 : 34,736.54 = 14,564.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.23/34,736.54 = 14,564.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.23x = 34,736.54 × 14,564.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.23x = 505,932,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,932,320.94/25,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.24

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