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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.52, 34,903.98 and 14,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.52, 34,903.98 and 14,114.52 is: 19,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.52 : 34,903.98 = 14,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.52/34,903.98 = 14,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.52x = 34,903.98 × 14,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.52x = 492,652,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,652,923.79/25,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.21

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