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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.81, 34,875.24 and 13,942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.81, 34,875.24 and 13,942.93 is: 19,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.81 : 34,875.24 = 13,942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.81/34,875.24 = 13,942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.81x = 34,875.24 × 13,942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.81x = 486,263,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,263,030.05/25,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.56

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