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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.78, 34,840.46 and 14,490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.78, 34,840.46 and 14,490.17 is: 19,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.78 : 34,840.46 = 14,490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.78/34,840.46 = 14,490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.78x = 34,840.46 × 14,490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.78x = 504,844,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,844,115.83/25,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.58

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