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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.82, 34,847.64 and 14,647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.82, 34,847.64 and 14,647.74 is: 20,213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.82 : 34,847.64 = 14,647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.82/34,847.64 = 14,647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.82x = 34,847.64 × 14,647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.82x = 510,439,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,439,170.33/25,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.96

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