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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.28, 34,657.88 and 14,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.28, 34,657.88 and 14,503.88 is: 20,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.28 : 34,657.88 = 14,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.28/34,657.88 = 14,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.28x = 34,657.88 × 14,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.28x = 502,673,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,673,732.57/25,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.45

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