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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.77, 34,567.56 and 14,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.77, 34,567.56 and 14,438.08 is: 19,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.77 : 34,567.56 = 14,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.77/34,567.56 = 14,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.77x = 34,567.56 × 14,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.77x = 499,089,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,089,239.89/25,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.50

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