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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.88, 34,863.92 and 14,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.88, 34,863.92 and 14,655.36 is: 20,217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.88 : 34,863.92 = 14,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.88/34,863.92 = 14,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.88x = 34,863.92 × 14,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.88x = 510,943,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,943,225.33/25,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.86

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