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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.04, 34,876.92 and 13,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.04, 34,876.92 and 13,942.32 is: 19,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.04 : 34,876.92 = 13,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.04/34,876.92 = 13,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.04x = 34,876.92 × 13,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.04x = 486,265,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,265,179.25/25,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.47

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