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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.68, 34,787.88 and 14,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.68, 34,787.88 and 14,598.56 is: 20,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.68 : 34,787.88 = 14,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.68/34,787.88 = 14,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.68x = 34,787.88 × 14,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.68x = 507,852,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,852,953.45/25,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.16

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