Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.28, 34,830 and 14,631.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,238.28, 34,830 and 14,631.24 is: 20,191.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,238.28 : 34,830 = 14,631.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,238.28/34,830 = 14,631.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,238.28x = 34,830 × 14,631.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,238.28x = 509,606,089.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,606,089.20/25,238.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,191.79
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