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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.17, 34,795.27 and 13,883.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.17, 34,795.27 and 13,883.43 is: 19,158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.17 : 34,795.27 = 13,883.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.17/34,795.27 = 13,883.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.17x = 34,795.27 × 13,883.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.17x = 483,077,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,077,695.38/25,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.98

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