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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.59, 34,628.28 and 14,484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.59, 34,628.28 and 14,484.27 is: 19,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.59 : 34,628.28 = 14,484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.59/34,628.28 = 14,484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.59x = 34,628.28 × 14,484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.59x = 501,565,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,565,357.16/25,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.57

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