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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.61, 34,755.93 and 14,572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.61, 34,755.93 and 14,572.19 is: 20,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.61 : 34,755.93 = 14,572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.61/34,755.93 = 14,572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.61x = 34,755.93 × 14,572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.61x = 506,469,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,469,841.81/25,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.29

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