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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.81, 34,843.50 and 14,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.81, 34,843.50 and 14,644.74 is: 20,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.81 : 34,843.50 = 14,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.81/34,843.50 = 14,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.81x = 34,843.50 × 14,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.81x = 510,273,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,273,998.19/25,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.82

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