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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.44, 34,826.40 and 14,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.44, 34,826.40 and 14,057.28 is: 19,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.44 : 34,826.40 = 14,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.44/34,826.40 = 14,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.44x = 34,826.40 × 14,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.44x = 489,564,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,564,456.19/25,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.34

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