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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,229, 34,817.10 and 14,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,229, 34,817.10 and 14,051 is: 19,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,229 : 34,817.10 = 14,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,229/34,817.10 = 14,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,229x = 34,817.10 × 14,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,229x = 489,215,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,215,072.10/25,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.98

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