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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.25, 34,828.92 and 14,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.25, 34,828.92 and 14,060.25 is: 19,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.25 : 34,828.92 = 14,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.25/34,828.92 = 14,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.25x = 34,828.92 × 14,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.25x = 489,703,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,703,322.43/25,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.22

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