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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.27, 34,506.37 and 14,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.27, 34,506.37 and 14,251.01 is: 19,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.27 : 34,506.37 = 14,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.27/34,506.37 = 14,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.27x = 34,506.37 × 14,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.27x = 491,750,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,750,540.02/25,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.24

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