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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.48, 34,876.10 and 14,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.48, 34,876.10 and 14,095.20 is: 19,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.48 : 34,876.10 = 14,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.48/34,876.10 = 14,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.48x = 34,876.10 × 14,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.48x = 491,585,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,585,604.72/25,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.42

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