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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.68, 34,783.30 and 14,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.68, 34,783.30 and 14,451.46 is: 19,941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.68 : 34,783.30 = 14,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.68/34,783.30 = 14,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.68x = 34,783.30 × 14,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.68x = 502,669,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,669,468.62/25,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.91

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