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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.92, 34,879.24 and 13,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.92, 34,879.24 and 13,944.28 is: 19,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.92 : 34,879.24 = 13,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.92/34,879.24 = 13,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.92x = 34,879.24 × 13,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.92x = 486,365,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,365,888.75/25,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.02

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