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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.77, 34,508.45 and 14,252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.77, 34,508.45 and 14,252.51 is: 19,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.77 : 34,508.45 = 14,252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.77/34,508.45 = 14,252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.77x = 34,508.45 × 14,252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.77x = 491,831,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,831,784.90/25,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.31

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