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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.56, 34,927.14 and 14,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.56, 34,927.14 and 14,131.56 is: 19,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.56 : 34,927.14 = 14,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.56/34,927.14 = 14,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.56x = 34,927.14 × 14,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.56x = 493,574,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,574,974.54/25,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.52

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