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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.74, 34,541.27 and 14,418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.74, 34,541.27 and 14,418.19 is: 19,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.74 : 34,541.27 = 14,418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.74/34,541.27 = 14,418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.74x = 34,541.27 × 14,418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.74x = 498,022,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,022,593.70/25,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.03

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