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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.24, 34,779.60 and 14,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.24, 34,779.60 and 14,026.08 is: 19,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.24 : 34,779.60 = 14,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.24/34,779.60 = 14,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.24x = 34,779.60 × 14,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.24x = 487,821,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,821,451.97/25,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.20

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