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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239.78, 34,830.42 and 13,910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239.78, 34,830.42 and 13,910.33 is: 19,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239.78 : 34,830.42 = 13,910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239.78/34,830.42 = 13,910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239.78x = 34,830.42 × 13,910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239.78x = 484,502,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,502,462.09/25,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,195.99

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