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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239, 34,829.82 and 14,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239, 34,829.82 and 14,634.80 is: 20,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239 : 34,829.82 = 14,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239/34,829.82 = 14,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239x = 34,829.82 × 14,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239x = 509,727,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,727,449.74/25,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.02

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