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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.70, 34,549.62 and 14,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.70, 34,549.62 and 14,423.56 is: 19,909.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.70 : 34,549.62 = 14,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.70/34,549.62 = 14,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.70x = 34,549.62 × 14,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.70x = 498,328,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,328,517.05/25,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.49

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