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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233, 34,821.54 and 14,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233, 34,821.54 and 14,055.72 is: 19,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233 : 34,821.54 = 14,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233/34,821.54 = 14,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233x = 34,821.54 × 14,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233x = 489,441,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,441,816.21/25,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.89

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