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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.97, 34,797.48 and 13,885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.97, 34,797.48 and 13,885.29 is: 19,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.97 : 34,797.48 = 13,885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.97/34,797.48 = 13,885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.97x = 34,797.48 × 13,885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.97x = 483,173,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,173,101.07/25,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.15

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