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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.89, 34,847.46 and 13,921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.89, 34,847.46 and 13,921.34 is: 19,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.89 : 34,847.46 = 13,921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.89/34,847.46 = 13,921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.89x = 34,847.46 × 13,921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.89x = 485,123,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,123,164.56/25,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.36

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