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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.98, 34,737.97 and 14,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.98, 34,737.97 and 14,417.50 is: 19,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.98 : 34,737.97 = 14,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.98/34,737.97 = 14,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.98x = 34,737.97 × 14,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.98x = 500,834,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,834,682.48/25,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.72

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