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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,137.79, 34,690.22 and 13,959.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,137.79, 34,690.22 and 13,959.79 is: 19,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,137.79 : 34,690.22 = 13,959.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,137.79/34,690.22 = 13,959.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,137.79x = 34,690.22 × 13,959.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,137.79x = 484,268,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,268,186.25/25,137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.55

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