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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.99, 34,975.89 and 14,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.99, 34,975.89 and 14,166.99 is: 19,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.99 : 34,975.89 = 14,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.99/34,975.89 = 14,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.99x = 34,975.89 × 14,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.99x = 495,503,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,503,083.87/25,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.34

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