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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.88, 34,795.33 and 14,607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.88, 34,795.33 and 14,607.93 is: 20,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.88 : 34,795.33 = 14,607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.88/34,795.33 = 14,607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.88x = 34,795.33 × 14,607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.88x = 508,287,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,287,744.97/25,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.25

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