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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.04, 34,782.48 and 14,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.04, 34,782.48 and 14,027.04 is: 19,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.04 : 34,782.48 = 14,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.04/34,782.48 = 14,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.04x = 34,782.48 × 14,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.04x = 487,895,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,895,238.26/25,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.05

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