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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.42, 34,841.40 and 14,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.42, 34,841.40 and 14,069.42 is: 19,415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.42 : 34,841.40 = 14,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.42/34,841.40 = 14,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.42x = 34,841.40 × 14,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.42x = 490,198,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,198,289.99/25,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.78

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