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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.24, 34,863.12 and 14,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.24, 34,863.12 and 14,084 is: 19,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.24 : 34,863.12 = 14,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.24/34,863.12 = 14,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.24x = 34,863.12 × 14,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.24x = 491,012,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,012,182.08/25,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.61

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