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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.32, 34,867.74 and 13,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.32, 34,867.74 and 13,936.26 is: 19,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.32 : 34,867.74 = 13,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.32/34,867.74 = 13,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.32x = 34,867.74 × 13,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.32x = 485,925,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,925,890.25/25,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.16

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