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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.62, 34,877.71 and 13,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.62, 34,877.71 and 13,943.25 is: 19,241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.62 : 34,877.71 = 13,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.62/34,877.71 = 13,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.62x = 34,877.71 × 13,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.62x = 486,308,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,308,647.39/25,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.75

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