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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.04, 34,878.28 and 14,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.04, 34,878.28 and 14,658.80 is: 20,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.04 : 34,878.28 = 14,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.04/34,878.28 = 14,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.04x = 34,878.28 × 14,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.04x = 511,273,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,273,730.86/25,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.01

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