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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219, 34,802.46 and 14,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219, 34,802.46 and 14,041.24 is: 19,377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219 : 34,802.46 = 14,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219/34,802.46 = 14,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219x = 34,802.46 × 14,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219x = 488,669,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,669,693.45/25,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.04

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