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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.72, 34,795.35 and 14,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.72, 34,795.35 and 14,605.20 is: 20,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.72 : 34,795.35 = 14,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.72/34,795.35 = 14,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.72x = 34,795.35 × 14,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.72x = 508,193,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,193,045.82/25,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.62

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