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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.97, 34,832.79 and 14,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.97, 34,832.79 and 14,628.96 is: 20,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.97 : 34,832.79 = 14,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.97/34,832.79 = 14,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.97x = 34,832.79 × 14,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.97x = 509,567,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,567,491.60/25,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.71

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