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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.23, 34,963.81 and 14,158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.23, 34,963.81 and 14,158.23 is: 19,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.23 : 34,963.81 = 14,158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.23/34,963.81 = 14,158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.23x = 34,963.81 × 14,158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.23x = 495,025,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,025,663.66/25,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.25

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