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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.24, 34,827.40 and 14,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.24, 34,827.40 and 14,059.24 is: 19,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.24 : 34,827.40 = 14,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.24/34,827.40 = 14,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.24x = 34,827.40 × 14,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.24x = 489,646,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,646,775.18/25,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.76

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