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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.86, 34,865.78 and 13,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.86, 34,865.78 and 13,934.85 is: 19,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.86 : 34,865.78 = 13,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.86/34,865.78 = 13,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.86x = 34,865.78 × 13,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.86x = 485,849,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,849,344.76/25,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.24

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