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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.44, 34,966.96 and 14,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.44, 34,966.96 and 14,160.44 is: 19,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.44 : 34,966.96 = 14,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.44/34,966.96 = 14,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.44x = 34,966.96 × 14,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.44x = 495,147,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,147,539.06/25,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.36

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