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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.72, 34,846.92 and 14,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.72, 34,846.92 and 14,642.14 is: 20,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.72 : 34,846.92 = 14,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.72/34,846.92 = 14,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.72x = 34,846.92 × 14,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.72x = 510,233,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,233,481.21/25,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.09

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