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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.49, 34,567.99 and 14,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.49, 34,567.99 and 14,292.63 is: 19,718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.49 : 34,567.99 = 14,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.49/34,567.99 = 14,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.49x = 34,567.99 × 14,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.49x = 494,067,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,067,490.91/25,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.93

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