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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,210.62, 34,790.04 and 14,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,210.62, 34,790.04 and 14,599.62 is: 20,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,210.62 : 34,790.04 = 14,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,210.62/34,790.04 = 14,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,210.62x = 34,790.04 × 14,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,210.62x = 507,921,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,921,363.78/25,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.12

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