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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.82, 34,862.45 and 14,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.82, 34,862.45 and 14,654.30 is: 20,216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.82 : 34,862.45 = 14,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.82/34,862.45 = 14,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.82x = 34,862.45 × 14,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.82x = 510,884,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,884,553.45/25,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.38

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