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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.67, 34,563.48 and 14,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.67, 34,563.48 and 14,439.86 is: 19,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.67 : 34,563.48 = 14,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.67/34,563.48 = 14,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.67x = 34,563.48 × 14,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.67x = 499,091,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,091,812.31/25,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.50

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