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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.26, 34,896.42 and 14,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.26, 34,896.42 and 14,109.26 is: 19,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.26 : 34,896.42 = 14,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.26/34,896.42 = 14,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.26x = 34,896.42 × 14,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.26x = 492,362,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,362,662.85/25,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.78

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