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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.21, 34,758.35 and 14,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.21, 34,758.35 and 14,579.26 is: 20,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.21 : 34,758.35 = 14,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.21/34,758.35 = 14,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.21x = 34,758.35 × 14,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.21x = 506,750,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,750,916.70/25,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.18

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