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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.52, 34,873.68 and 14,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.52, 34,873.68 and 14,663.36 is: 20,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.52 : 34,873.68 = 14,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.52/34,873.68 = 14,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.52x = 34,873.68 × 14,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.52x = 511,365,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,365,324.36/25,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.65

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