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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.96, 34,871.04 and 14,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.96, 34,871.04 and 14,088.96 is: 19,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.96 : 34,871.04 = 14,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.96/34,871.04 = 14,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.96x = 34,871.04 × 14,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.96x = 491,296,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,296,687.72/25,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.23

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