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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.50, 34,828.47 and 14,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.50, 34,828.47 and 14,060.22 is: 19,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.50 : 34,828.47 = 14,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.50/34,828.47 = 14,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.50x = 34,828.47 × 14,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.50x = 489,695,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,695,950.46/25,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.50

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