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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.96, 34,856.40 and 14,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.96, 34,856.40 and 14,644.96 is: 20,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.96 : 34,856.40 = 14,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.96/34,856.40 = 14,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.96x = 34,856.40 × 14,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.96x = 510,470,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,470,583.74/25,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.29

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