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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.84, 34,628.16 and 14,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.84, 34,628.16 and 14,486.88 is: 19,989.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.84 : 34,628.16 = 14,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.84/34,628.16 = 14,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.84x = 34,628.16 × 14,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.84x = 501,653,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,653,998.54/25,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.53

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