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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,064.67, 34,591.31 and 14,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,064.67, 34,591.31 and 14,312.84 is: 19,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064.67 : 34,591.31 = 14,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064.67/34,591.31 = 14,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064.67x = 34,591.31 × 14,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064.67x = 495,099,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,099,640.90/25,064.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.89

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