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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.72, 34,589.28 and 14,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.72, 34,589.28 and 14,453.80 is: 19,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.72 : 34,589.28 = 14,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.72/34,589.28 = 14,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.72x = 34,589.28 × 14,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.72x = 499,946,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,946,535.26/25,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.02

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