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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.91, 34,804.99 and 14,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.91, 34,804.99 and 14,614.96 is: 20,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.91 : 34,804.99 = 14,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.91/34,804.99 = 14,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.91x = 34,804.99 × 14,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.91x = 508,673,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,673,536.65/25,221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.92

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