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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.24, 34,867.02 and 14,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.24, 34,867.02 and 14,087 is: 19,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.24 : 34,867.02 = 14,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.24/34,867.02 = 14,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.24x = 34,867.02 × 14,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.24x = 491,171,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,171,710.74/25,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.61

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