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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.13, 34,814.81 and 14,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.13, 34,814.81 and 14,050.13 is: 19,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.13 : 34,814.81 = 14,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.13/34,814.81 = 14,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.13x = 34,814.81 × 14,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.13x = 489,152,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,152,467.48/25,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.17

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