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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,180.99, 34,745.96 and 14,424.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,180.99, 34,745.96 and 14,424.19 is: 19,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,180.99 : 34,745.96 = 14,424.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,180.99/34,745.96 = 14,424.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,180.99x = 34,745.96 × 14,424.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,180.99x = 501,182,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,182,277.97/25,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.20

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