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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.14, 34,558.14 and 13,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.14, 34,558.14 and 13,864.14 is: 19,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.14 : 34,558.14 = 13,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.14/34,558.14 = 13,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.14x = 34,558.14 × 13,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.14x = 479,118,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,118,891.10/25,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.51

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