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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.68, 34,791.78 and 14,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.68, 34,791.78 and 14,033.68 is: 19,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.68 : 34,791.78 = 14,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.68/34,791.78 = 14,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.68x = 34,791.78 × 14,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.68x = 488,256,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,256,707.15/25,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.29

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