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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.42, 34,842.96 and 14,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.42, 34,842.96 and 14,490.40 is: 19,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.42 : 34,842.96 = 14,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.42/34,842.96 = 14,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.42x = 34,842.96 × 14,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.42x = 504,888,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,888,427.58/25,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.83

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