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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.51, 34,864.77 and 14,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.51, 34,864.77 and 14,655.98 is: 20,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.51 : 34,864.77 = 14,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.51/34,864.77 = 14,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.51x = 34,864.77 × 14,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.51x = 510,977,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,977,513.95/25,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.71

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