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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.79, 34,967.57 and 14,160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.79, 34,967.57 and 14,160.79 is: 19,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.79 : 34,967.57 = 14,160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.79/34,967.57 = 14,160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.79x = 34,967.57 × 14,160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.79x = 495,168,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,168,415.58/25,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.91

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