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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.18, 34,845.15 and 14,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.18, 34,845.15 and 14,500 is: 20,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.18 : 34,845.15 = 14,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.18/34,845.15 = 14,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.18x = 34,845.15 × 14,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.18x = 505,254,675
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,254,675/25,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.98

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