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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.97, 34,577.28 and 14,434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.97, 34,577.28 and 14,434.53 is: 19,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.97 : 34,577.28 = 14,434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.97/34,577.28 = 14,434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.97x = 34,577.28 × 14,434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.97x = 499,106,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,106,785.48/25,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.83

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