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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.72, 34,795.52 and 14,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.72, 34,795.52 and 14,036.16 is: 19,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.72 : 34,795.52 = 14,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.72/34,795.52 = 14,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.72x = 34,795.52 × 14,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.72x = 488,395,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,395,486.00/25,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.46

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