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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.87, 34,652.76 and 14,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.87, 34,652.76 and 14,902.28 is: 20,563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.87 : 34,652.76 = 14,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.87/34,652.76 = 14,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.87x = 34,652.76 × 14,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.87x = 516,404,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,404,959.03/25,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.36

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