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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.24, 34,865.88 and 14,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.24, 34,865.88 and 14,086 is: 19,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.24 : 34,865.88 = 14,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.24/34,865.88 = 14,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.24x = 34,865.88 × 14,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.24x = 491,120,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,120,785.68/25,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.37

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