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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.63, 34,798.34 and 13,886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.63, 34,798.34 and 13,886.33 is: 19,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.63 : 34,798.34 = 13,886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.63/34,798.34 = 13,886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.63x = 34,798.34 × 13,886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.63x = 483,221,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,221,163.26/25,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.32

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