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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.76, 34,878.60 and 14,662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.76, 34,878.60 and 14,662.62 is: 20,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.76 : 34,878.60 = 14,662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.76/34,878.60 = 14,662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.76x = 34,878.60 × 14,662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.76x = 511,411,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,411,657.93/25,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.89

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