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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.08, 34,878.60 and 14,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.08, 34,878.60 and 14,663.28 is: 20,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.08 : 34,878.60 = 14,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.08/34,878.60 = 14,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.08x = 34,878.60 × 14,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.08x = 511,434,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,434,677.81/25,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.94

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