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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.51, 34,802.97 and 14,464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.51, 34,802.97 and 14,464.83 is: 19,960.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.51 : 34,802.97 = 14,464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.51/34,802.97 = 14,464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.51x = 34,802.97 × 14,464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.51x = 503,419,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,419,044.55/25,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.70

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