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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.76, 34,864.86 and 14,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.76, 34,864.86 and 14,654.12 is: 20,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.76 : 34,864.86 = 14,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.76/34,864.86 = 14,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.76x = 34,864.86 × 14,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.76x = 510,913,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,913,842.22/25,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.39

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