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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.16, 34,904.52 and 14,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.16, 34,904.52 and 14,685.12 is: 20,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.16 : 34,904.52 = 14,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.16/34,904.52 = 14,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.16x = 34,904.52 × 14,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.16x = 512,577,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,577,064.74/25,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.24

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