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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.02, 34,823.82 and 14,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.02, 34,823.82 and 14,057.02 is: 19,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.02 : 34,823.82 = 14,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.02/34,823.82 = 14,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.02x = 34,823.82 × 14,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.02x = 489,519,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,519,134.22/25,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.40

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