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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.93, 34,861.71 and 13,931.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.93, 34,861.71 and 13,931.83 is: 19,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.93 : 34,861.71 = 13,931.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.93/34,861.71 = 13,931.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.93x = 34,861.71 × 13,931.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.93x = 485,687,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,687,417.23/25,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.06

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