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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.36, 34,849.76 and 14,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.36, 34,849.76 and 14,649.24 is: 20,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.36 : 34,849.76 = 14,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.36/34,849.76 = 14,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.36x = 34,849.76 × 14,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.36x = 510,522,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,522,498.18/25,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.02

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