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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.96, 34,869.56 and 13,938.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.96, 34,869.56 and 13,938.55 is: 19,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.96 : 34,869.56 = 13,938.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.96/34,869.56 = 13,938.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.96x = 34,869.56 × 13,938.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.96x = 486,030,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,030,948.67/25,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.31

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