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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.14, 34,803.50 and 13,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.14, 34,803.50 and 13,889.40 is: 19,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.14 : 34,803.50 = 13,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.14/34,803.50 = 13,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.14x = 34,803.50 × 13,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.14x = 483,399,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,399,732.90/25,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.21

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