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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.73, 34,523.94 and 14,263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.73, 34,523.94 and 14,263.17 is: 19,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.73 : 34,523.94 = 14,263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.73/34,523.94 = 14,263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.73x = 34,523.94 × 14,263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.73x = 492,420,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,420,749.31/25,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.66

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