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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.34, 34,853.88 and 14,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.34, 34,853.88 and 14,652.24 is: 20,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.34 : 34,853.88 = 14,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.34/34,853.88 = 14,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.34x = 34,853.88 × 14,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.34x = 510,687,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,687,414.69/25,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.17

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