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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.22, 34,868.98 and 14,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.22, 34,868.98 and 14,514.46 is: 20,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.22 : 34,868.98 = 14,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.22/34,868.98 = 14,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.22x = 34,868.98 × 14,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.22x = 506,104,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,104,168.53/25,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.86

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