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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.54, 34,829.88 and 14,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.54, 34,829.88 and 14,060.54 is: 19,403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.54 : 34,829.88 = 14,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.54/34,829.88 = 14,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.54x = 34,829.88 × 14,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.54x = 489,726,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,726,920.94/25,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.93

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