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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.08, 34,703.52 and 13,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.08, 34,703.52 and 13,974.72 is: 19,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.08 : 34,703.52 = 13,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.08/34,703.52 = 13,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.08x = 34,703.52 × 13,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.08x = 484,971,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,971,975.01/25,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.12

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