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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,288.44, 34,896.78 and 14,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,288.44, 34,896.78 and 14,108.28 is: 19,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,288.44 : 34,896.78 = 14,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,288.44/34,896.78 = 14,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,288.44x = 34,896.78 × 14,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,288.44x = 492,333,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,333,543.34/25,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.72

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