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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.39, 34,866.23 and 13,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.39, 34,866.23 and 13,935.62 is: 19,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.39 : 34,866.23 = 13,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.39/34,866.23 = 13,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.39x = 34,866.23 × 13,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.39x = 485,882,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,882,462.43/25,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.15

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