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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.28, 34,846.86 and 14,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.28, 34,846.86 and 14,073.28 is: 19,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.28 : 34,846.86 = 14,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.28/34,846.86 = 14,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.28x = 34,846.86 × 14,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.28x = 490,409,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,409,617.90/25,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.18

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