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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.76, 34,842.74 and 14,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.76, 34,842.74 and 14,638.12 is: 20,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.76 : 34,842.74 = 14,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.76/34,842.74 = 14,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.76x = 34,842.74 × 14,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.76x = 510,032,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,032,209.25/25,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.29

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