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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.53, 34,828.97 and 14,630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.53, 34,828.97 and 14,630.49 is: 20,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.53 : 34,828.97 = 14,630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.53/34,828.97 = 14,630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.53x = 34,828.97 × 14,630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.53x = 509,564,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,564,824.14/25,237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,190.76

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