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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.72, 34,859.16 and 14,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.72, 34,859.16 and 14,646.96 is: 20,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.72 : 34,859.16 = 14,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.72/34,859.16 = 14,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.72x = 34,859.16 × 14,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.72x = 510,580,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,580,722.15/25,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.24

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