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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.48, 34,844.98 and 14,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.48, 34,844.98 and 14,641.76 is: 20,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.48 : 34,844.98 = 14,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.48/34,844.98 = 14,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.48x = 34,844.98 × 14,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.48x = 510,191,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,191,834.36/25,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.43

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