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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.63, 34,837.41 and 13,914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.63, 34,837.41 and 13,914.13 is: 19,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.63 : 34,837.41 = 13,914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.63/34,837.41 = 13,914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.63x = 34,837.41 × 13,914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.63x = 484,732,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,732,077.42/25,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.39

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