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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.19, 34,864.98 and 14,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.19, 34,864.98 and 14,510.43 is: 20,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.19 : 34,864.98 = 14,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.19/34,864.98 = 14,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.19x = 34,864.98 × 14,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.19x = 505,905,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,905,851.74/25,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.21

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