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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.57, 34,529.87 and 14,410.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.57, 34,529.87 and 14,410.43 is: 19,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.57 : 34,529.87 = 14,410.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.57/34,529.87 = 14,410.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.57x = 34,529.87 × 14,410.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.57x = 497,590,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,590,202.49/25,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.42

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