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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.84, 34,996.68 and 14,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.84, 34,996.68 and 14,181.84 is: 19,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.84 : 34,996.68 = 14,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.84/34,996.68 = 14,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.84x = 34,996.68 × 14,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.84x = 496,317,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,317,316.29/25,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.00

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