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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.22, 34,840.74 and 14,491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.22, 34,840.74 and 14,491.66 is: 19,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.22 : 34,840.74 = 14,491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.22/34,840.74 = 14,491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.22x = 34,840.74 × 14,491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.22x = 504,900,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,900,158.23/25,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.25

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