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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.68, 34,845.74 and 13,920.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.68, 34,845.74 and 13,920.65 is: 19,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.68 : 34,845.74 = 13,920.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.68/34,845.74 = 13,920.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.68x = 34,845.74 × 13,920.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.68x = 485,075,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,075,539.38/25,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.39

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