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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.31, 34,761.29 and 14,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.31, 34,761.29 and 14,011.31 is: 19,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.31 : 34,761.29 = 14,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.31/34,761.29 = 14,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.31x = 34,761.29 × 14,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.31x = 487,051,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,051,227.04/25,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.63

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