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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,139.97, 34,693.38 and 13,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,139.97, 34,693.38 and 13,809.69 is: 19,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,139.97 : 34,693.38 = 13,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,139.97/34,693.38 = 13,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,139.97x = 34,693.38 × 13,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,139.97x = 479,104,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,104,822.85/25,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,057.49

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