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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.78, 34,862.01 and 14,649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.78, 34,862.01 and 14,649.02 is: 20,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.78 : 34,862.01 = 14,649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.78/34,862.01 = 14,649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.78x = 34,862.01 × 14,649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.78x = 510,694,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,694,281.73/25,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.09

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