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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.13, 34,784.52 and 14,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.13, 34,784.52 and 14,451.80 is: 19,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.13 : 34,784.52 = 14,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.13/34,784.52 = 14,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.13x = 34,784.52 × 14,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.13x = 502,698,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,698,926.14/25,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.31

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