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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.28, 34,962.74 and 14,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.28, 34,962.74 and 14,157.28 is: 19,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.28 : 34,962.74 = 14,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.28/34,962.74 = 14,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.28x = 34,962.74 × 14,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.28x = 494,977,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,977,325.75/25,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.08

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