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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.66, 34,967.90 and 14,585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.66, 34,967.90 and 14,585.82 is: 20,129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.66 : 34,967.90 = 14,585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.66/34,967.90 = 14,585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.66x = 34,967.90 × 14,585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.66x = 510,035,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,035,495.18/25,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.54

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