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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.04, 34,998.96 and 14,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.04, 34,998.96 and 14,031.24 is: 19,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.04 : 34,998.96 = 14,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.04/34,998.96 = 14,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.04x = 34,998.96 × 14,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.04x = 491,078,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,078,807.51/25,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.75

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