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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.74, 34,851.58 and 14,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.74, 34,851.58 and 14,650.54 is: 20,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.74 : 34,851.58 = 14,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.74/34,851.58 = 14,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.74x = 34,851.58 × 14,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.74x = 510,594,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,594,466.85/25,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.77

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