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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.20, 34,562.96 and 13,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.20, 34,562.96 and 13,714.72 is: 18,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.20 : 34,562.96 = 13,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.20/34,562.96 = 13,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.20x = 34,562.96 × 13,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.20x = 474,021,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,021,318.77/25,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.63

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