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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,234, 34,822.92 and 14,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,234, 34,822.92 and 14,056.72 is: 19,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,234 : 34,822.92 = 14,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,234/34,822.92 = 14,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,234x = 34,822.92 × 14,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,234x = 489,496,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,496,036.02/25,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.27

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