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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.68, 34,844.46 and 14,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.68, 34,844.46 and 14,499.50 is: 20,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.68 : 34,844.46 = 14,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.68/34,844.46 = 14,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.68x = 34,844.46 × 14,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.68x = 505,227,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,227,247.77/25,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.29

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