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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155, 34,715.04 and 13,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155, 34,715.04 and 13,977 is: 19,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155 : 34,715.04 = 13,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155/34,715.04 = 13,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155x = 34,715.04 × 13,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155x = 485,212,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,212,114.08/25,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,288.89

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