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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.28, 34,994.40 and 14,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.28, 34,994.40 and 14,180.28 is: 19,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.28 : 34,994.40 = 14,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.28/34,994.40 = 14,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.28x = 34,994.40 × 14,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.28x = 496,230,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,230,390.43/25,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.77

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