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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274, 34,878.12 and 14,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274, 34,878.12 and 14,096 is: 19,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274 : 34,878.12 = 14,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274/34,878.12 = 14,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274x = 34,878.12 × 14,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274x = 491,641,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,641,979.52/25,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.48

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