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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.58, 34,801.88 and 14,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.58, 34,801.88 and 14,611.58 is: 20,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.58 : 34,801.88 = 14,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.58/34,801.88 = 14,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.58x = 34,801.88 × 14,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.58x = 508,510,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,510,453.77/25,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.92

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