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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.12, 34,826.88 and 14,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.12, 34,826.88 and 14,059.12 is: 19,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.12 : 34,826.88 = 14,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.12/34,826.88 = 14,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.12x = 34,826.88 × 14,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.12x = 489,635,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,635,285.15/25,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.39

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