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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,036.87, 34,554.90 and 14,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,036.87, 34,554.90 and 14,285.25 is: 19,715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036.87 : 34,554.90 = 14,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036.87/34,554.90 = 14,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036.87x = 34,554.90 × 14,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036.87x = 493,625,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,625,212.45/25,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.93

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