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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.28, 34,876.74 and 14,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.28, 34,876.74 and 14,664.74 is: 20,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.28 : 34,876.74 = 14,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.28/34,876.74 = 14,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.28x = 34,876.74 × 14,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.28x = 511,458,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,458,324.15/25,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.12

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