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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257, 34,848.96 and 14,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257, 34,848.96 and 14,644.64 is: 20,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257 : 34,848.96 = 14,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257/34,848.96 = 14,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257x = 34,848.96 × 14,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257x = 510,350,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,350,473.57/25,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.30

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