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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.69, 34,861.52 and 14,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.69, 34,861.52 and 14,507.92 is: 20,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.69 : 34,861.52 = 14,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.69/34,861.52 = 14,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.69x = 34,861.52 × 14,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.69x = 505,767,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,767,896.39/25,259.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.73

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