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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.54, 34,972.40 and 14,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.54, 34,972.40 and 14,012.51 is: 19,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.54 : 34,972.40 = 14,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.54/34,972.40 = 14,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.54x = 34,972.40 × 14,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.54x = 490,050,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,050,859.80/25,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.56

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