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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.10, 34,865.88 and 14,508.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.10, 34,865.88 and 14,508.85 is: 20,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.10 : 34,865.88 = 14,508.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.10/34,865.88 = 14,508.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.10x = 34,865.88 × 14,508.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.10x = 505,863,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,863,750.49/25,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.03

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