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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.26, 34,863.18 and 14,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.26, 34,863.18 and 14,509.68 is: 20,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.26 : 34,863.18 = 14,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.26/34,863.18 = 14,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.26x = 34,863.18 × 14,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.26x = 505,853,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,853,585.58/25,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.50

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