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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.34, 34,787.97 and 14,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.34, 34,787.97 and 14,595.96 is: 20,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.34 : 34,787.97 = 14,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.34/34,787.97 = 14,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.34x = 34,787.97 × 14,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.34x = 507,763,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,763,818.60/25,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.09

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