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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.63, 34,815.50 and 14,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.63, 34,815.50 and 14,050.63 is: 19,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.63 : 34,815.50 = 14,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.63/34,815.50 = 14,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.63x = 34,815.50 × 14,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.63x = 489,179,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,179,569.81/25,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.86

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