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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.02, 34,827.96 and 14,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.02, 34,827.96 and 14,060.02 is: 19,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.02 : 34,827.96 = 14,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.02/34,827.96 = 14,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.02x = 34,827.96 × 14,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.02x = 489,681,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,681,814.16/25,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.54

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