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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.83, 34,627.23 and 14,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.83, 34,627.23 and 14,483.52 is: 19,991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.83 : 34,627.23 = 14,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.83/34,627.23 = 14,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.83x = 34,627.23 × 14,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.83x = 501,524,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,524,178.25/25,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.54

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