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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.69, 34,858.76 and 14,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.69, 34,858.76 and 14,505.92 is: 20,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.69 : 34,858.76 = 14,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.69/34,858.76 = 14,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.69x = 34,858.76 × 14,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.69x = 505,658,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,658,267.76/25,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.97

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