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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.16, 34,567.38 and 14,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.16, 34,567.38 and 14,439.24 is: 19,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.16 : 34,567.38 = 14,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.16/34,567.38 = 14,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.16x = 34,567.38 × 14,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.16x = 499,126,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,126,695.99/25,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.89

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