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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.56, 34,711.92 and 14,397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.56, 34,711.92 and 14,397.42 is: 19,870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.56 : 34,711.92 = 14,397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.56/34,711.92 = 14,397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.56x = 34,711.92 × 14,397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.56x = 499,762,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,762,091.25/25,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.02

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