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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.78, 34,842.49 and 14,641.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.78, 34,842.49 and 14,641.29 is: 20,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.78 : 34,842.49 = 14,641.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.78/34,842.49 = 14,641.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.78x = 34,842.49 × 14,641.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.78x = 510,138,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,138,963.81/25,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.50

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