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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.97, 34,556.45 and 14,285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.97, 34,556.45 and 14,285.83 is: 19,714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.97 : 34,556.45 = 14,285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.97/34,556.45 = 14,285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.97x = 34,556.45 × 14,285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.97x = 493,667,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,667,570.10/25,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.39

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