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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.74, 34,704.63 and 13,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.74, 34,704.63 and 13,969.50 is: 19,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.74 : 34,704.63 = 13,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.74/34,704.63 = 13,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.74x = 34,704.63 × 13,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.74x = 484,806,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,806,328.79/25,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.33

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