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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.72, 34,967.02 and 14,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.72, 34,967.02 and 14,159.16 is: 19,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.72 : 34,967.02 = 14,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.72/34,967.02 = 14,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.72x = 34,967.02 × 14,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.72x = 495,103,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,103,630.90/25,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.18

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