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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257, 34,854.84 and 13,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257, 34,854.84 and 13,926.92 is: 19,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257 : 34,854.84 = 13,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257/34,854.84 = 13,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257x = 34,854.84 × 13,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257x = 485,420,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,420,568.29/25,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.25

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