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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.61, 34,758.69 and 14,574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.61, 34,758.69 and 14,574.19 is: 20,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.61 : 34,758.69 = 14,574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.61/34,758.69 = 14,574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.61x = 34,758.69 × 14,574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.61x = 506,579,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,579,752.21/25,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.06

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