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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.54, 34,627.14 and 14,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.54, 34,627.14 and 14,471.37 is: 19,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.54 : 34,627.14 = 14,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.54/34,627.14 = 14,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.54x = 34,627.14 × 14,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.54x = 501,102,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,102,154.98/25,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.33

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