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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.62, 34,791.42 and 14,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.62, 34,791.42 and 14,600.62 is: 20,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.62 : 34,791.42 = 14,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.62/34,791.42 = 14,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.62x = 34,791.42 × 14,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.62x = 507,976,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,976,302.68/25,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.50

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