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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.99, 34,514.89 and 14,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.99, 34,514.89 and 14,403.04 is: 19,876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.99 : 34,514.89 = 14,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.99/34,514.89 = 14,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.99x = 34,514.89 × 14,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.99x = 497,119,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,119,218.97/25,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.83

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