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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.98, 34,567.50 and 14,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.98, 34,567.50 and 14,293.86 is: 19,725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.98 : 34,567.50 = 14,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.98/34,567.50 = 14,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.98x = 34,567.50 × 14,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.98x = 494,103,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,103,005.55/25,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.47

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