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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.60, 34,830.78 and 13,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.60, 34,830.78 and 13,908.06 is: 19,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.60 : 34,830.78 = 13,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.60/34,830.78 = 13,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.60x = 34,830.78 × 13,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.60x = 484,428,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,428,578.09/25,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.96

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