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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326, 34,949.88 and 14,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326, 34,949.88 and 14,150.16 is: 19,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326 : 34,949.88 = 14,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326/34,949.88 = 14,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326x = 34,949.88 × 14,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326x = 494,546,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,546,393.98/25,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.22

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