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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.63, 34,990.58 and 14,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.63, 34,990.58 and 14,177.63 is: 19,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.63 : 34,990.58 = 14,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.63/34,990.58 = 14,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.63x = 34,990.58 × 14,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.63x = 496,083,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,083,619.65/25,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.03

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