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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.65, 34,859.60 and 14,649.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.65, 34,859.60 and 14,649.43 is: 20,216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.65 : 34,859.60 = 14,649.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.65/34,859.60 = 14,649.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.65x = 34,859.60 × 14,649.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.65x = 510,673,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,673,270.03/25,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.96

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