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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.50, 34,877.43 and 14,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.50, 34,877.43 and 14,095.50 is: 19,451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.50 : 34,877.43 = 14,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.50/34,877.43 = 14,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.50x = 34,877.43 × 14,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.50x = 491,614,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,614,814.57/25,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.79

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