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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.37, 34,911.72 and 14,120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.37, 34,911.72 and 14,120.37 is: 19,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.37 : 34,911.72 = 14,120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.37/34,911.72 = 14,120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.37x = 34,911.72 × 14,120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.37x = 492,966,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,966,403.74/25,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,486.09

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