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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.96, 34,852.26 and 14,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.96, 34,852.26 and 14,641.96 is: 20,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.96 : 34,852.26 = 14,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.96/34,852.26 = 14,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.96x = 34,852.26 × 14,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.96x = 510,305,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,305,396.83/25,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.15

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