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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.12, 34,868.88 and 13,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.12, 34,868.88 and 13,937.10 is: 19,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.12 : 34,868.88 = 13,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.12/34,868.88 = 13,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.12x = 34,868.88 × 13,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.12x = 485,971,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,971,067.45/25,267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.34

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