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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.76, 34,870.80 and 14,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.76, 34,870.80 and 14,514.33 is: 20,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.76 : 34,870.80 = 14,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.76/34,870.80 = 14,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.76x = 34,870.80 × 14,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.76x = 506,126,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,126,298.56/25,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.72

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