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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.50, 34,696.35 and 13,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.50, 34,696.35 and 13,963.50 is: 19,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.50 : 34,696.35 = 13,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.50/34,696.35 = 13,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.50x = 34,696.35 × 13,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.50x = 484,482,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,482,483.23/25,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.23

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