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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.22, 34,907.49 and 14,685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.22, 34,907.49 and 14,685.30 is: 20,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.22 : 34,907.49 = 14,685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.22/34,907.49 = 14,685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.22x = 34,907.49 × 14,685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.22x = 512,626,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,626,962.90/25,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.76

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