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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.25, 34,795.67 and 14,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.25, 34,795.67 and 14,607.30 is: 20,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.25 : 34,795.67 = 14,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.25/34,795.67 = 14,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.25x = 34,795.67 × 14,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.25x = 508,270,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,270,717.35/25,214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.07

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