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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,260.24, 34,860.12 and 14,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,260.24, 34,860.12 and 14,082 is: 19,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,260.24 : 34,860.12 = 14,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,260.24/34,860.12 = 14,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,260.24x = 34,860.12 × 14,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,260.24x = 490,900,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,900,209.84/25,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.71

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