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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.76, 34,824.84 and 14,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.76, 34,824.84 and 14,625.12 is: 20,182.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.76 : 34,824.84 = 14,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.76/34,824.84 = 14,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.76x = 34,824.84 × 14,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.76x = 509,317,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,317,463.98/25,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.37

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