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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.70, 34,853.13 and 14,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.70, 34,853.13 and 14,494.13 is: 20,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.70 : 34,853.13 = 14,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.70/34,853.13 = 14,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.70x = 34,853.13 × 14,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.70x = 505,165,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,165,622.86/25,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.25

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