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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.93, 34,964.88 and 14,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.93, 34,964.88 and 14,158.93 is: 19,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.93 : 34,964.88 = 14,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.93/34,964.88 = 14,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.93x = 34,964.88 × 14,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.93x = 495,065,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,065,288.38/25,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.28

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