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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.61, 34,850.27 and 14,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.61, 34,850.27 and 14,644.07 is: 20,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.61 : 34,850.27 = 14,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.61/34,850.27 = 14,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.61x = 34,850.27 × 14,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.61x = 510,349,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,349,545.93/25,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.38

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