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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.76, 34,794.20 and 14,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.76, 34,794.20 and 14,601.56 is: 20,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.76 : 34,794.20 = 14,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.76/34,794.20 = 14,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.76x = 34,794.20 × 14,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.76x = 508,049,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,049,598.95/25,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,151.29

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