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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.58, 34,858.26 and 14,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.58, 34,858.26 and 14,650.02 is: 20,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.58 : 34,858.26 = 14,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.58/34,858.26 = 14,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.58x = 34,858.26 × 14,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.58x = 510,674,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,674,206.17/25,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.05

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