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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.61, 34,869.51 and 14,514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.61, 34,869.51 and 14,514.85 is: 20,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.61 : 34,869.51 = 14,514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.61/34,869.51 = 14,514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.61x = 34,869.51 × 14,514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.61x = 506,125,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,125,595.49/25,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.40

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