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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.24, 34,993.08 and 14,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.24, 34,993.08 and 14,179.24 is: 19,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.24 : 34,993.08 = 14,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.24/34,993.08 = 14,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.24x = 34,993.08 × 14,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.24x = 496,175,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,175,279.66/25,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.40

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