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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.27, 34,983.45 and 14,172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.27, 34,983.45 and 14,172.27 is: 19,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.27 : 34,983.45 = 14,172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.27/34,983.45 = 14,172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.27x = 34,983.45 × 14,172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.27x = 495,794,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,794,898.93/25,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.78

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