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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.49, 34,732.85 and 14,414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.49, 34,732.85 and 14,414.69 is: 19,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.49 : 34,732.85 = 14,414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.49/34,732.85 = 14,414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.49x = 34,732.85 × 14,414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.49x = 500,663,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,663,214.77/25,171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.09

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