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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.80, 34,865.16 and 14,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.80, 34,865.16 and 14,088.08 is: 19,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.80 : 34,865.16 = 14,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.80/34,865.16 = 14,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.80x = 34,865.16 × 14,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.80x = 491,183,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,183,163.29/25,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.86

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