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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.68, 34,563.48 and 14,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.68, 34,563.48 and 14,439.88 is: 19,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.68 : 34,563.48 = 14,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.68/34,563.48 = 14,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.68x = 34,563.48 × 14,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.68x = 499,092,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,092,503.58/25,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.52

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