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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.08, 34,894.83 and 14,674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.08, 34,894.83 and 14,674.13 is: 20,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.08 : 34,894.83 = 14,674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.08/34,894.83 = 14,674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.08x = 34,894.83 × 14,674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.08x = 512,051,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,051,023.90/25,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.32

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