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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.58, 34,778.43 and 14,594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.58, 34,778.43 and 14,594.58 is: 20,137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.58 : 34,778.43 = 14,594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.58/34,778.43 = 14,594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.58x = 34,778.43 × 14,594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.58x = 507,576,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,576,578.91/25,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.47

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