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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.75, 34,699.80 and 13,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.75, 34,699.80 and 13,966.75 is: 19,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.75 : 34,699.80 = 13,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.75/34,699.80 = 13,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.75x = 34,699.80 × 13,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.75x = 484,643,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,643,431.65/25,144.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.14

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