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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.64, 34,996.10 and 14,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.64, 34,996.10 and 14,181.64 is: 19,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.64 : 34,996.10 = 14,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.64/34,996.10 = 14,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.64x = 34,996.10 × 14,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.64x = 496,302,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,302,091.60/25,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,570.55

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