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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.68, 34,543.46 and 14,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.68, 34,543.46 and 14,273.58 is: 19,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.68 : 34,543.46 = 14,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.68/34,543.46 = 14,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.68x = 34,543.46 × 14,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.68x = 493,058,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,058,839.79/25,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.75

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