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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.13, 34,818.96 and 14,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.13, 34,818.96 and 14,053.13 is: 19,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.13 : 34,818.96 = 14,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.13/34,818.96 = 14,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.13x = 34,818.96 × 14,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.13x = 489,315,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,315,371.34/25,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.32

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