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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.08, 34,867.12 and 14,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.08, 34,867.12 and 14,511.65 is: 20,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.08 : 34,867.12 = 14,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.08/34,867.12 = 14,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.08x = 34,867.12 × 14,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.08x = 505,979,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,979,450.56/25,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.04

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