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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.76, 34,799.55 and 14,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.76, 34,799.55 and 14,319.12 is: 19,755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.76 : 34,799.55 = 14,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.76/34,799.55 = 14,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.76x = 34,799.55 × 14,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.76x = 498,298,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,298,932.40/25,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.92

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