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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.60, 34,873.42 and 14,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.60, 34,873.42 and 14,661 is: 20,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.60 : 34,873.42 = 14,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.60/34,873.42 = 14,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.60x = 34,873.42 × 14,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.60x = 511,279,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,279,210.62/25,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.18

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