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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.37, 34,880.13 and 13,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.37, 34,880.13 and 13,945 is: 19,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.37 : 34,880.13 = 13,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.37/34,880.13 = 13,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.37x = 34,880.13 × 13,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.37x = 486,403,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,403,412.85/25,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.17

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