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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.46, 34,997.77 and 14,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.46, 34,997.77 and 14,181.54 is: 19,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.46 : 34,997.77 = 14,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.46/34,997.77 = 14,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.46x = 34,997.77 × 14,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.46x = 496,322,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,322,275.17/25,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.48

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