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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.70, 34,727.28 and 14,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.70, 34,727.28 and 14,262.18 is: 19,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.70 : 34,727.28 = 14,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.70/34,727.28 = 14,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.70x = 34,727.28 × 14,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.70x = 495,286,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,286,718.27/25,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.59

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