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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.92, 34,917.90 and 14,124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.92, 34,917.90 and 14,124.92 is: 19,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.92 : 34,917.90 = 14,124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.92/34,917.90 = 14,124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.92x = 34,917.90 × 14,124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.92x = 493,212,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,212,544.07/25,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.32

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