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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.26, 34,895.08 and 14,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.26, 34,895.08 and 14,674.31 is: 20,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.26 : 34,895.08 = 14,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.26/34,895.08 = 14,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.26x = 34,895.08 × 14,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.26x = 512,061,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,061,326.98/25,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.58

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