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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.27, 34,966.89 and 14,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.27, 34,966.89 and 14,160.27 is: 19,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.27 : 34,966.89 = 14,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.27/34,966.89 = 14,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.27x = 34,966.89 × 14,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.27x = 495,140,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,140,603.46/25,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.22

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