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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.89, 34,895.94 and 14,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.89, 34,895.94 and 14,674.94 is: 20,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.89 : 34,895.94 = 14,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.89/34,895.94 = 14,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.89x = 34,895.94 × 14,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.89x = 512,095,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,095,825.74/25,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.44

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