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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.95, 34,879.21 and 13,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.95, 34,879.21 and 13,944.54 is: 19,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.95 : 34,879.21 = 13,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.95/34,879.21 = 13,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.95x = 34,879.21 × 13,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.95x = 486,374,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,374,634.95/25,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.35

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