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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.51, 34,995.93 and 14,181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.51, 34,995.93 and 14,181.51 is: 19,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.51 : 34,995.93 = 14,181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.51/34,995.93 = 14,181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.51x = 34,995.93 × 14,181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.51x = 496,295,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,295,131.25/25,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.38

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