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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.37, 34,878.75 and 13,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.37, 34,878.75 and 13,944 is: 19,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.37 : 34,878.75 = 13,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.37/34,878.75 = 13,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.37x = 34,878.75 × 13,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.37x = 486,349,290
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,349,290/25,274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.79

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