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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.26, 34,851.96 and 13,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.26, 34,851.96 and 13,924.44 is: 19,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.26 : 34,851.96 = 13,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.26/34,851.96 = 13,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.26x = 34,851.96 × 13,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.26x = 485,294,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,294,025.90/25,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.56

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