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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.72, 34,863.30 and 14,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.72, 34,863.30 and 14,649.96 is: 20,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.72 : 34,863.30 = 14,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.72/34,863.30 = 14,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.72x = 34,863.30 × 14,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.72x = 510,745,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,745,950.47/25,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.38

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