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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.91, 34,803.61 and 14,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.91, 34,803.61 and 14,613.96 is: 20,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.91 : 34,803.61 = 14,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.91/34,803.61 = 14,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.91x = 34,803.61 × 14,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.91x = 508,618,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,618,564.40/25,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.54

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