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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.30, 34,849.79 and 13,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.30, 34,849.79 and 13,923.23 is: 19,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.30 : 34,849.79 = 13,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.30/34,849.79 = 13,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.30x = 34,849.79 × 13,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.30x = 485,221,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,221,641.62/25,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.19

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