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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.50, 34,868.49 and 14,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.50, 34,868.49 and 14,089.22 is: 19,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.50 : 34,868.49 = 14,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.50/34,868.49 = 14,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.50x = 34,868.49 × 14,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.50x = 491,269,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,269,826.68/25,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.53

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