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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.82, 34,858.80 and 13,929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.82, 34,858.80 and 13,929.72 is: 19,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.82 : 34,858.80 = 13,929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.82/34,858.80 = 13,929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.82x = 34,858.80 × 13,929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.82x = 485,573,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,573,323.54/25,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.15

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