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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.14, 34,570.59 and 13,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.14, 34,570.59 and 13,873.14 is: 19,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.14 : 34,570.59 = 13,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.14/34,570.59 = 13,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.14x = 34,570.59 × 13,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.14x = 479,602,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,602,634.95/25,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.94

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