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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.82, 34,860.68 and 13,930.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.82, 34,860.68 and 13,930.95 is: 19,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.82 : 34,860.68 = 13,930.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.82/34,860.68 = 13,930.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.82x = 34,860.68 × 13,930.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.82x = 485,642,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,642,320.39/25,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,224.36

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