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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.12, 34,571.57 and 14,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.12, 34,571.57 and 14,293.94 is: 19,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.12 : 34,571.57 = 14,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.12/34,571.57 = 14,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.12x = 34,571.57 × 14,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.12x = 494,163,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,163,702.96/25,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.79

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