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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.44, 34,862.26 and 14,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.44, 34,862.26 and 14,083.28 is: 19,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.44 : 34,862.26 = 14,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.44/34,862.26 = 14,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.44x = 34,862.26 × 14,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.44x = 490,974,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,974,969.01/25,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.21

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