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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.14, 34,557.08 and 13,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.14, 34,557.08 and 13,711.43 is: 18,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.14 : 34,557.08 = 13,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.14/34,557.08 = 13,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.14x = 34,557.08 × 13,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.14x = 473,826,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,826,983.42/25,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.19

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