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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.20, 34,876.26 and 14,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.20, 34,876.26 and 14,095.20 is: 19,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.20 : 34,876.26 = 14,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.20/34,876.26 = 14,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.20x = 34,876.26 × 14,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.20x = 491,587,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,587,859.95/25,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.95

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