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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.36, 34,794.96 and 14,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.36, 34,794.96 and 14,604.32 is: 20,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.36 : 34,794.96 = 14,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.36/34,794.96 = 14,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.36x = 34,794.96 × 14,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.36x = 508,156,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,156,730.23/25,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.86

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