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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,212.62, 34,792.80 and 14,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,212.62, 34,792.80 and 14,601.62 is: 20,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,212.62 : 34,792.80 = 14,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,212.62/34,792.80 = 14,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,212.62x = 34,792.80 × 14,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,212.62x = 508,031,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,031,244.34/25,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,149.88

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