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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033, 34,553.24 and 14,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033, 34,553.24 and 14,429.72 is: 19,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033 : 34,553.24 = 14,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033/34,553.24 = 14,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033x = 34,553.24 × 14,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033x = 498,593,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,593,578.29/25,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.45

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