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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.23, 34,851.13 and 14,644.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.23, 34,851.13 and 14,644.69 is: 20,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.23 : 34,851.13 = 14,644.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.23/34,851.13 = 14,644.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.23x = 34,851.13 × 14,644.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.23x = 510,383,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,383,871.26/25,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.24

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