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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.72, 34,965.64 and 14,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.72, 34,965.64 and 14,158.16 is: 19,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.72 : 34,965.64 = 14,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.72/34,965.64 = 14,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.72x = 34,965.64 × 14,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.72x = 495,049,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,049,125.62/25,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.80

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