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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.15, 34,827.54 and 14,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.15, 34,827.54 and 14,475.34 is: 19,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.15 : 34,827.54 = 14,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.15/34,827.54 = 14,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.15x = 34,827.54 × 14,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.15x = 504,140,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,140,472.12/25,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.33

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