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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.91, 34,806.37 and 14,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.91, 34,806.37 and 14,615.96 is: 20,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.91 : 34,806.37 = 14,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.91/34,806.37 = 14,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.91x = 34,806.37 × 14,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.91x = 508,728,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,728,511.67/25,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.30

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