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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.16, 34,862.80 and 14,654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.16, 34,862.80 and 14,654.59 is: 20,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.16 : 34,862.80 = 14,654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.16/34,862.80 = 14,654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.16x = 34,862.80 × 14,654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.16x = 510,899,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,899,792.67/25,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.12

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