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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.94, 34,861.86 and 14,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.94, 34,861.86 and 14,508.18 is: 20,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.94 : 34,861.86 = 14,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.94/34,861.86 = 14,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.94x = 34,861.86 × 14,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.94x = 505,782,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,782,140.01/25,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.09

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