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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.54, 34,999.65 and 14,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.54, 34,999.65 and 14,031.74 is: 19,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.54 : 34,999.65 = 14,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.54/34,999.65 = 14,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.54x = 34,999.65 × 14,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.54x = 491,105,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,105,988.89/25,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.44

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