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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.85, 34,848.63 and 14,643.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.85, 34,848.63 and 14,643.18 is: 20,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.85 : 34,848.63 = 14,643.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.85/34,848.63 = 14,643.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.85x = 34,848.63 × 14,643.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.85x = 510,294,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,294,761.84/25,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.81

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