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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.98, 34,564.74 and 14,291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.98, 34,564.74 and 14,291.86 is: 19,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.98 : 34,564.74 = 14,291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.98/34,564.74 = 14,291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.98x = 34,564.74 × 14,291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.98x = 493,994,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,994,425.02/25,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.71

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