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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.86, 34,904.12 and 14,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.86, 34,904.12 and 14,114.86 is: 19,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.86 : 34,904.12 = 14,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.86/34,904.12 = 14,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.86x = 34,904.12 × 14,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.86x = 492,666,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,666,767.22/25,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.49

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