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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.61, 34,815.04 and 14,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.61, 34,815.04 and 14,619.23 is: 20,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.61 : 34,815.04 = 14,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.61/34,815.04 = 14,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.61x = 34,815.04 × 14,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.61x = 508,968,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,968,866.60/25,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.28

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