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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.84, 34,619.52 and 14,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.84, 34,619.52 and 14,476.24 is: 19,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.84 : 34,619.52 = 14,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.84/34,619.52 = 14,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.84x = 34,619.52 × 14,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.84x = 501,160,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,160,480.20/25,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.03

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