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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.94, 34,845.09 and 14,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.94, 34,845.09 and 14,072.66 is: 19,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.94 : 34,845.09 = 14,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.94/34,845.09 = 14,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.94x = 34,845.09 × 14,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.94x = 490,363,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,363,104.24/25,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,420.37

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