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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.93, 34,762.01 and 14,579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.93, 34,762.01 and 14,579.81 is: 20,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.93 : 34,762.01 = 14,579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.93/34,762.01 = 14,579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.93x = 34,762.01 × 14,579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.93x = 506,823,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,823,428.12/25,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.28

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