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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206, 34,784.28 and 14,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206, 34,784.28 and 14,030.64 is: 19,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206 : 34,784.28 = 14,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206/34,784.28 = 14,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206x = 34,784.28 × 14,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206x = 488,045,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,045,710.34/25,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.28

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