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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.28, 34,995.78 and 14,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.28, 34,995.78 and 14,181.28 is: 19,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.28 : 34,995.78 = 14,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.28/34,995.78 = 14,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.28x = 34,995.78 × 14,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.28x = 496,284,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,284,955.00/25,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.15

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