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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.40, 34,999.08 and 14,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.40, 34,999.08 and 14,180.24 is: 19,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.40 : 34,999.08 = 14,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.40/34,999.08 = 14,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.40x = 34,999.08 × 14,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.40x = 496,295,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,295,354.18/25,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.70

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