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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.97, 34,812.59 and 14,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.97, 34,812.59 and 14,613.21 is: 20,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.97 : 34,812.59 = 14,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.97/34,812.59 = 14,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.97x = 34,812.59 × 14,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.97x = 508,723,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,723,615.25/25,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.66

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