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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.69, 34,804.22 and 14,611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.69, 34,804.22 and 14,611.31 is: 20,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.69 : 34,804.22 = 14,611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.69/34,804.22 = 14,611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.69x = 34,804.22 × 14,611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.69x = 508,535,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,535,000.65/25,220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.41

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