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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.38, 34,848.15 and 13,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.38, 34,848.15 and 13,921.84 is: 19,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.38 : 34,848.15 = 13,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.38/34,848.15 = 13,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.38x = 34,848.15 × 13,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.38x = 485,150,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,150,368.60/25,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.07

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