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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.60, 34,869.28 and 14,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.60, 34,869.28 and 14,658 is: 20,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.60 : 34,869.28 = 14,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.60/34,869.28 = 14,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.60x = 34,869.28 × 14,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.60x = 511,113,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,113,906.24/25,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.04

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