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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.85, 34,576.73 and 14,297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.85, 34,576.73 and 14,297.67 is: 19,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.85 : 34,576.73 = 14,297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.85/34,576.73 = 14,297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.85x = 34,576.73 × 14,297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.85x = 494,366,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,366,603.73/25,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.95

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