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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.19, 34,860.83 and 14,507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.19, 34,860.83 and 14,507.42 is: 20,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.19 : 34,860.83 = 14,507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.19/34,860.83 = 14,507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.19x = 34,860.83 × 14,507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.19x = 505,740,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,740,455.52/25,259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.04

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