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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.18, 34,843.77 and 14,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.18, 34,843.77 and 14,499 is: 20,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.18 : 34,843.77 = 14,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.18/34,843.77 = 14,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.18x = 34,843.77 × 14,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.18x = 505,199,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,199,821.23/25,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.60

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