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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.88, 34,878.02 and 13,944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.88, 34,878.02 and 13,944.15 is: 19,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.88 : 34,878.02 = 13,944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.88/34,878.02 = 13,944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.88x = 34,878.02 × 13,944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.88x = 486,344,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,344,272.86/25,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.20

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