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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.29, 34,852.58 and 13,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.29, 34,852.58 and 13,924.81 is: 19,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.29 : 34,852.58 = 13,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.29/34,852.58 = 13,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.29x = 34,852.58 × 13,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.29x = 485,315,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,315,580.67/25,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,216.39

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