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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.78, 34,968.84 and 14,161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.78, 34,968.84 and 14,161.78 is: 19,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.78 : 34,968.84 = 14,161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.78/34,968.84 = 14,161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.78x = 34,968.84 × 14,161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.78x = 495,221,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,221,018.94/25,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.22

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