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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.72, 34,866.06 and 14,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.72, 34,866.06 and 14,651.96 is: 20,224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.72 : 34,866.06 = 14,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.72/34,866.06 = 14,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.72x = 34,866.06 × 14,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.72x = 510,856,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,856,116.48/25,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.14

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