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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.84, 34,792.62 and 14,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.84, 34,792.62 and 14,033.84 is: 19,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.84 : 34,792.62 = 14,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.84/34,792.62 = 14,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.84x = 34,792.62 × 14,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.84x = 488,274,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,274,062.26/25,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.86

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