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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.97, 34,793.35 and 13,882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.97, 34,793.35 and 13,882.30 is: 19,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.97 : 34,793.35 = 13,882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.97/34,793.35 = 13,882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.97x = 34,793.35 × 13,882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.97x = 483,011,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,011,601.02/25,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.03

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