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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.67, 34,863.46 and 14,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.67, 34,863.46 and 14,508.05 is: 20,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.67 : 34,863.46 = 14,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.67/34,863.46 = 14,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.67x = 34,863.46 × 14,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.67x = 505,800,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,800,610.27/25,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.45

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