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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.08, 34,538.40 and 13,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.08, 34,538.40 and 13,854.24 is: 19,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.08 : 34,538.40 = 13,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.08/34,538.40 = 13,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.08x = 34,538.40 × 13,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.08x = 478,503,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,503,282.82/25,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.13

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