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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,193.89, 34,764.96 and 14,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,193.89, 34,764.96 and 14,581.27 is: 20,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,193.89 : 34,764.96 = 14,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,193.89/34,764.96 = 14,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,193.89x = 34,764.96 × 14,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,193.89x = 506,917,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,917,268.30/25,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,120.64

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