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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.25, 34,907.58 and 14,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.25, 34,907.58 and 14,117.25 is: 19,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.25 : 34,907.58 = 14,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.25/34,907.58 = 14,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.25x = 34,907.58 × 14,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.25x = 492,799,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,799,033.76/25,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.88

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