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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.14, 34,573.36 and 13,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.14, 34,573.36 and 13,875.14 is: 19,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.14 : 34,573.36 = 13,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.14/34,573.36 = 13,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.14x = 34,573.36 × 13,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.14x = 479,710,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,710,210.27/25,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.71

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