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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.78, 34,995.16 and 14,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.78, 34,995.16 and 14,028.48 is: 19,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.78 : 34,995.16 = 14,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.78/34,995.16 = 14,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.78x = 34,995.16 × 14,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.78x = 490,928,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,928,902.16/25,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.80

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