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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.92, 34,565.28 and 14,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.92, 34,565.28 and 14,439.12 is: 19,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.92 : 34,565.28 = 14,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.92/34,565.28 = 14,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.92x = 34,565.28 × 14,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.92x = 499,092,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,092,225.75/25,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.31

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