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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,137.50, 34,689.76 and 13,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,137.50, 34,689.76 and 13,959.50 is: 19,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,137.50 : 34,689.76 = 13,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,137.50/34,689.76 = 13,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,137.50x = 34,689.76 × 13,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,137.50x = 484,251,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,251,704.72/25,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.12

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