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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.63, 34,830.02 and 14,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.63, 34,830.02 and 14,061.35 is: 19,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.63 : 34,830.02 = 14,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.63/34,830.02 = 14,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.63x = 34,830.02 × 14,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.63x = 489,756,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,756,962.73/25,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,405.06

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