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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.36, 34,562.98 and 13,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.36, 34,562.98 and 13,714.68 is: 18,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.36 : 34,562.98 = 13,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.36/34,562.98 = 13,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.36x = 34,562.98 × 13,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.36x = 474,020,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,020,210.55/25,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.47

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