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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.66, 34,814.43 and 14,613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.66, 34,814.43 and 14,613.42 is: 20,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.66 : 34,814.43 = 14,613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.66/34,814.43 = 14,613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.66x = 34,814.43 × 14,613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.66x = 508,757,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,757,887.65/25,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.67

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