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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.92, 34,795.96 and 13,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.92, 34,795.96 and 13,884.32 is: 19,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.92 : 34,795.96 = 13,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.92/34,795.96 = 13,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.92x = 34,795.96 × 13,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.92x = 483,118,295.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,118,295.63/25,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.02

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