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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.61, 34,828.04 and 14,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.61, 34,828.04 and 14,631.69 is: 20,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.61 : 34,828.04 = 14,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.61/34,828.04 = 14,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.61x = 34,828.04 × 14,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.61x = 509,593,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,593,011.43/25,238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.01

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