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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.59, 34,895.49 and 14,108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.59, 34,895.49 and 14,108.59 is: 19,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.59 : 34,895.49 = 14,108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.59/34,895.49 = 14,108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.59x = 34,895.49 × 14,108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.59x = 492,326,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,326,161.26/25,286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.85

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