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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272, 34,875.36 and 14,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272, 34,875.36 and 14,094 is: 19,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272 : 34,875.36 = 14,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272/34,875.36 = 14,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272x = 34,875.36 × 14,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272x = 491,533,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,533,323.84/25,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.72

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