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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,146.08, 34,701.52 and 13,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,146.08, 34,701.52 and 13,968 is: 19,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,146.08 : 34,701.52 = 13,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,146.08/34,701.52 = 13,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,146.08x = 34,701.52 × 13,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,146.08x = 484,710,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,710,831.36/25,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.80

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