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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,229.63, 34,816.88 and 14,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,229.63, 34,816.88 and 14,051.63 is: 19,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,229.63 : 34,816.88 = 14,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,229.63/34,816.88 = 14,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,229.63x = 34,816.88 × 14,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,229.63x = 489,233,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,233,915.51/25,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.24

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