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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.48, 34,744.02 and 13,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.48, 34,744.02 and 13,999.24 is: 19,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.48 : 34,744.02 = 13,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.48/34,744.02 = 13,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.48x = 34,744.02 × 13,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.48x = 486,389,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,389,874.54/25,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,318.45

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