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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,185.61, 34,757.31 and 14,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,185.61, 34,757.31 and 14,573.19 is: 20,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,185.61 : 34,757.31 = 14,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,185.61/34,757.31 = 14,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,185.61x = 34,757.31 × 14,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,185.61x = 506,524,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,524,882.52/25,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.68

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