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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.36, 34,870.59 and 13,938.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.36, 34,870.59 and 13,938.21 is: 19,234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.36 : 34,870.59 = 13,938.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.36/34,870.59 = 13,938.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.36x = 34,870.59 × 13,938.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.36x = 486,033,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,033,606.24/25,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.87

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