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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.89, 34,996.32 and 14,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.89, 34,996.32 and 14,028.50 is: 19,359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.89 : 34,996.32 = 14,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.89/34,996.32 = 14,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.89x = 34,996.32 × 14,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.89x = 490,945,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,945,700.14/25,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.15

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