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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.48, 34,874.72 and 14,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.48, 34,874.72 and 14,094.20 is: 19,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.48 : 34,874.72 = 14,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.48/34,874.72 = 14,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.48x = 34,874.72 × 14,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.48x = 491,531,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,531,278.62/25,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.04

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