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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.36, 34,850.22 and 14,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.36, 34,850.22 and 14,638.80 is: 20,203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.36 : 34,850.22 = 14,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.36/34,850.22 = 14,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.36x = 34,850.22 × 14,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.36x = 510,165,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,165,400.54/25,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.48

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