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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.40, 34,860.66 and 14,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.40, 34,860.66 and 14,657.24 is: 20,226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.40 : 34,860.66 = 14,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.40/34,860.66 = 14,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.40x = 34,860.66 × 14,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.40x = 510,961,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,961,060.18/25,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.95

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