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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,064.73, 34,587.78 and 14,310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,064.73, 34,587.78 and 14,310.83 is: 19,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064.73 : 34,587.78 = 14,310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064.73/34,587.78 = 14,310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064.73x = 34,587.78 × 14,310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064.73x = 494,979,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,979,666.72/25,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.06

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