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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016, 34,523.95 and 14,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016, 34,523.95 and 14,261.13 is: 19,681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016 : 34,523.95 = 14,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016/34,523.95 = 14,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016x = 34,523.95 × 14,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016x = 492,350,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,350,539.06/25,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.43

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