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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419, 35,078.40 and 14,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419, 35,078.40 and 14,241 is: 19,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419 : 35,078.40 = 14,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419/35,078.40 = 14,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419x = 35,078.40 × 14,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419x = 499,551,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,551,494.40/25,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.68

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