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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.69, 34,807.92 and 14,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.69, 34,807.92 and 14,625.50 is: 20,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.69 : 34,807.92 = 14,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.69/34,807.92 = 14,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.69x = 34,807.92 × 14,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.69x = 509,083,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,083,233.96/25,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.15

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