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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.88, 34,518.54 and 14,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.88, 34,518.54 and 14,262.14 is: 19,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.88 : 34,518.54 = 14,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.88/34,518.54 = 14,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.88x = 34,518.54 × 14,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.88x = 492,308,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,308,265.06/25,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.83

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