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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,258.69, 34,841.10 and 14,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,258.69, 34,841.10 and 14,644.45 is: 20,200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,258.69 : 34,841.10 = 14,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,258.69/34,841.10 = 14,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,258.69x = 34,841.10 × 14,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,258.69x = 510,228,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,228,746.90/25,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,200.13

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