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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.81, 34,948.24 and 14,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.81, 34,948.24 and 14,146.81 is: 19,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.81 : 34,948.24 = 14,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.81/34,948.24 = 14,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.81x = 34,948.24 × 14,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.81x = 494,406,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,406,233.85/25,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.60

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