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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.66, 34,862.11 and 14,654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.66, 34,862.11 and 14,654.09 is: 20,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.66 : 34,862.11 = 14,654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.66/34,862.11 = 14,654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.66x = 34,862.11 × 14,654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.66x = 510,872,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,872,286.58/25,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.43

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