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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.58, 34,794.98 and 14,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.58, 34,794.98 and 14,606.58 is: 20,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.58 : 34,794.98 = 14,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.58/34,794.98 = 14,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.58x = 34,794.98 × 14,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.58x = 508,235,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,235,658.97/25,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.02

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