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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.27, 34,828.35 and 13,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.27, 34,828.35 and 13,908.82 is: 19,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.27 : 34,828.35 = 13,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.27/34,828.35 = 13,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.27x = 34,828.35 × 13,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.27x = 484,421,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,421,163.98/25,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.91

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