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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.21, 34,880.15 and 13,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.21, 34,880.15 and 13,945.20 is: 19,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.21 : 34,880.15 = 13,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.21/34,880.15 = 13,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.21x = 34,880.15 × 13,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.21x = 486,410,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,410,598.05/25,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.57

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