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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.62, 34,877.75 and 13,942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.62, 34,877.75 and 13,942.94 is: 19,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.62 : 34,877.75 = 13,942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.62/34,877.75 = 13,942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.62x = 34,877.75 × 13,942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.62x = 486,298,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,298,131.48/25,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.33

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