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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.22, 34,740.36 and 13,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.22, 34,740.36 and 13,844.42 is: 19,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.22 : 34,740.36 = 13,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.22/34,740.36 = 13,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.22x = 34,740.36 × 13,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.22x = 480,959,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,959,961.09/25,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.26

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