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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.83, 34,838.57 and 14,490.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.83, 34,838.57 and 14,490.63 is: 19,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.83 : 34,838.57 = 14,490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.83/34,838.57 = 14,490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.83x = 34,838.57 × 14,490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.83x = 504,832,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,832,863.83/25,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.47

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