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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.40, 34,825.92 and 14,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.40, 34,825.92 and 14,627.52 is: 20,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.40 : 34,825.92 = 14,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.40/34,825.92 = 14,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.40x = 34,825.92 × 14,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.40x = 509,416,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,416,841.32/25,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.20

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