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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.66, 34,847.28 and 14,647.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.66, 34,847.28 and 14,647.41 is: 20,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.66 : 34,847.28 = 14,647.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.66/34,847.28 = 14,647.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.66x = 34,847.28 × 14,647.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.66x = 510,422,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,422,397.54/25,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.42

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