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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.68, 34,798.56 and 14,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.68, 34,798.56 and 14,605.44 is: 20,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.68 : 34,798.56 = 14,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.68/34,798.56 = 14,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.68x = 34,798.56 × 14,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.68x = 508,248,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,248,280.17/25,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.84

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