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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.51, 34,576.85 and 14,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.51, 34,576.85 and 14,445.14 is: 19,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.51 : 34,576.85 = 14,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.51/34,576.85 = 14,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.51x = 34,576.85 × 14,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.51x = 499,467,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,467,302.24/25,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.43

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