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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,195.09, 34,773.83 and 14,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,195.09, 34,773.83 and 14,585.71 is: 20,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,195.09 : 34,773.83 = 14,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,195.09/34,773.83 = 14,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,195.09x = 34,773.83 × 14,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,195.09x = 507,200,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,200,999.97/25,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.95

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