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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,229.61, 34,816.42 and 14,620.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,229.61, 34,816.42 and 14,620.23 is: 20,175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,229.61 : 34,816.42 = 14,620.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,229.61/34,816.42 = 14,620.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,229.61x = 34,816.42 × 14,620.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,229.61x = 509,023,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,023,820.99/25,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.66

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