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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.79, 34,503.30 and 14,251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.79, 34,503.30 and 14,251.05 is: 19,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.79 : 34,503.30 = 14,251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.79/34,503.30 = 14,251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.79x = 34,503.30 × 14,251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.79x = 491,708,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,708,253.47/25,004.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.56

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