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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251, 34,846.58 and 13,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251, 34,846.58 and 13,920.90 is: 19,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251 : 34,846.58 = 13,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251/34,846.58 = 13,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251x = 34,846.58 × 13,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251x = 485,095,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,095,755.52/25,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.95

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