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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230, 34,817.40 and 14,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230, 34,817.40 and 14,052.72 is: 19,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230 : 34,817.40 = 14,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230/34,817.40 = 14,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230x = 34,817.40 × 14,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230x = 489,279,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,279,173.33/25,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.75

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