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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.78, 34,843.21 and 14,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.78, 34,843.21 and 14,492.17 is: 19,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.78 : 34,843.21 = 14,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.78/34,843.21 = 14,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.78x = 34,843.21 × 14,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.78x = 504,953,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,953,722.67/25,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.34

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