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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.77, 34,895.77 and 14,674.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.77, 34,895.77 and 14,674.82 is: 20,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.77 : 34,895.77 = 14,674.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.77/34,895.77 = 14,674.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.77x = 34,895.77 × 14,674.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.77x = 512,088,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,088,969.03/25,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.27

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