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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,021.92, 34,533.21 and 14,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,021.92, 34,533.21 and 14,120.34 is: 19,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,021.92 : 34,533.21 = 14,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,021.92/34,533.21 = 14,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,021.92x = 34,533.21 × 14,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,021.92x = 487,620,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,620,666.49/25,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,487.74

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