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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.30, 34,709.11 and 14,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.30, 34,709.11 and 14,398.56 is: 19,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.30 : 34,709.11 = 14,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.30/34,709.11 = 14,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.30x = 34,709.11 × 14,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.30x = 499,761,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,761,166.89/25,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.98

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