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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.83, 34,598.44 and 14,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.83, 34,598.44 and 14,458.23 is: 19,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.83 : 34,598.44 = 14,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.83/34,598.44 = 14,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.83x = 34,598.44 × 14,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.83x = 500,232,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,232,221.23/25,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.35

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