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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,258.21, 34,856.58 and 13,928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,258.21, 34,856.58 and 13,928.11 is: 19,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,258.21 : 34,856.58 = 13,928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,258.21/34,856.58 = 13,928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,258.21x = 34,856.58 × 13,928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,258.21x = 485,486,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,486,280.46/25,258.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.93

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