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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.23, 34,840.94 and 13,917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.23, 34,840.94 and 13,917.17 is: 19,205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.23 : 34,840.94 = 13,917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.23/34,840.94 = 13,917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.23x = 34,840.94 × 13,917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.23x = 484,887,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,887,302.46/25,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.57

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