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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.36, 34,997.76 and 14,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.36, 34,997.76 and 14,184.96 is: 19,576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.36 : 34,997.76 = 14,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.36/34,997.76 = 14,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.36x = 34,997.76 × 14,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.36x = 496,441,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,441,825.69/25,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.28

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