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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.68, 34,782.12 and 14,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.68, 34,782.12 and 14,026.68 is: 19,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.68 : 34,782.12 = 14,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.68/34,782.12 = 14,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.68x = 34,782.12 × 14,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.68x = 487,877,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,877,666.96/25,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.63

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