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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.84, 34,851.92 and 13,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.84, 34,851.92 and 13,924.74 is: 19,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.84 : 34,851.92 = 13,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.84/34,851.92 = 13,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.84x = 34,851.92 × 13,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.84x = 485,303,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,303,880.17/25,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.27

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