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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.84, 34,713.90 and 13,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.84, 34,713.90 and 13,980.60 is: 19,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.84 : 34,713.90 = 13,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.84/34,713.90 = 13,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.84x = 34,713.90 × 13,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.84x = 485,321,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,321,150.34/25,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.28

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