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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.66, 34,885.93 and 14,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.66, 34,885.93 and 14,101.66 is: 19,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.66 : 34,885.93 = 14,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.66/34,885.93 = 14,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.66x = 34,885.93 × 14,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.66x = 491,949,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,949,523.64/25,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.29

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