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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.91, 34,863.83 and 14,655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.91, 34,863.83 and 14,655.34 is: 20,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.91 : 34,863.83 = 14,655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.91/34,863.83 = 14,655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.91x = 34,863.83 × 14,655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.91x = 510,941,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,941,282.35/25,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.16

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