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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.60, 34,852.30 and 14,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.60, 34,852.30 and 14,644.44 is: 20,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.60 : 34,852.30 = 14,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.60/34,852.30 = 14,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.60x = 34,852.30 × 14,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.60x = 510,392,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,392,416.21/25,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.28

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