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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.29, 34,510.80 and 14,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.29, 34,510.80 and 14,255.96 is: 19,670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.29 : 34,510.80 = 14,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.29/34,510.80 = 14,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.29x = 34,510.80 × 14,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.29x = 491,984,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,984,411.81/25,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.49

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