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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.96, 34,821.66 and 14,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.96, 34,821.66 and 14,053.96 is: 19,395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.96 : 34,821.66 = 14,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.96/34,821.66 = 14,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.96x = 34,821.66 × 14,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.96x = 489,382,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,382,216.77/25,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.33

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