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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155.84, 34,714.98 and 13,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155.84, 34,714.98 and 13,977.84 is: 19,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155.84 : 34,714.98 = 13,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155.84/34,714.98 = 13,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155.84x = 34,714.98 × 13,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155.84x = 485,240,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,240,436.04/25,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.38

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