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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.46, 34,877.94 and 13,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.46, 34,877.94 and 13,788.96 is: 19,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.46 : 34,877.94 = 13,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.46/34,877.94 = 13,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.46x = 34,877.94 × 13,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.46x = 480,930,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,930,519.54/25,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.32

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