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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273, 34,876.02 and 13,942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273, 34,876.02 and 13,942.54 is: 19,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273 : 34,876.02 = 13,942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273/34,876.02 = 13,942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273x = 34,876.02 × 13,942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273x = 486,260,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,260,303.89/25,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.31

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