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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.25, 34,959.89 and 14,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.25, 34,959.89 and 14,155.25 is: 19,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.25 : 34,959.89 = 14,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.25/34,959.89 = 14,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.25x = 34,959.89 × 14,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.25x = 494,865,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,865,912.15/25,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.25

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