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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.15, 34,558.71 and 14,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.15, 34,558.71 and 14,286.26 is: 19,716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.15 : 34,558.71 = 14,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.15/34,558.71 = 14,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.15x = 34,558.71 × 14,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.15x = 493,714,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,714,802.72/25,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.14

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