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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.38, 34,996.18 and 14,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.38, 34,996.18 and 14,180.38 is: 19,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.38 : 34,996.18 = 14,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.38/34,996.18 = 14,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.38x = 34,996.18 × 14,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.38x = 496,258,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,258,955.97/25,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.82

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