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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.08, 34,759.50 and 14,577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.08, 34,759.50 and 14,577.64 is: 20,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.08 : 34,759.50 = 14,577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.08/34,759.50 = 14,577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.08x = 34,759.50 × 14,577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.08x = 506,711,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,711,477.58/25,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.52

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