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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.16, 34,855.74 and 14,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.16, 34,855.74 and 14,079 is: 19,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.16 : 34,855.74 = 14,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.16/34,855.74 = 14,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.16x = 34,855.74 × 14,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.16x = 490,733,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,733,963.46/25,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.96

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