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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.74, 34,852.96 and 14,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.74, 34,852.96 and 14,651.54 is: 20,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.74 : 34,852.96 = 14,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.74/34,852.96 = 14,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.74x = 34,852.96 × 14,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.74x = 510,649,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,649,537.56/25,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.15

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