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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.79, 34,819.82 and 14,624.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.79, 34,819.82 and 14,624.57 is: 20,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.79 : 34,819.82 = 14,624.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.79/34,819.82 = 14,624.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.79x = 34,819.82 × 14,624.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.79x = 509,224,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,224,647.76/25,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.27

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