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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.71, 34,787.77 and 14,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.71, 34,787.77 and 14,599.63 is: 20,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.71 : 34,787.77 = 14,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.71/34,787.77 = 14,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.71x = 34,787.77 × 14,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.71x = 507,888,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,888,570.53/25,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.95

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