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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.99, 34,519.59 and 14,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.99, 34,519.59 and 14,401.44 is: 19,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.99 : 34,519.59 = 14,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.99/34,519.59 = 14,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.99x = 34,519.59 × 14,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.99x = 497,131,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,131,804.21/25,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,875.74

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