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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.60, 34,709.82 and 14,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.60, 34,709.82 and 14,248.86 is: 19,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.60 : 34,709.82 = 14,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.60/34,709.82 = 14,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.60x = 34,709.82 × 14,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.60x = 494,575,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,575,365.81/25,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.77

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