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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.54, 34,511.15 and 14,256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.54, 34,511.15 and 14,256.21 is: 19,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.54 : 34,511.15 = 14,256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.54/34,511.15 = 14,256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.54x = 34,511.15 × 14,256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.54x = 491,998,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,998,201.74/25,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.85

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