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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.76, 34,796.36 and 14,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.76, 34,796.36 and 14,607.80 is: 20,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.76 : 34,796.36 = 14,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.76/34,796.36 = 14,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.76x = 34,796.36 × 14,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.76x = 508,298,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,298,267.61/25,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.76

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