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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.61, 34,811.28 and 14,618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.61, 34,811.28 and 14,618.39 is: 20,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.61 : 34,811.28 = 14,618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.61/34,811.28 = 14,618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.61x = 34,811.28 × 14,618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.61x = 508,884,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,884,693.38/25,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.74

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