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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.20, 34,706.53 and 14,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.20, 34,706.53 and 14,246.44 is: 19,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.20 : 34,706.53 = 14,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.20/34,706.53 = 14,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.20x = 34,706.53 × 14,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.20x = 494,444,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,444,428.29/25,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.45

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