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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.95, 34,881.96 and 13,946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.95, 34,881.96 and 13,946.55 is: 19,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.95 : 34,881.96 = 13,946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.95/34,881.96 = 13,946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.95x = 34,881.96 × 13,946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.95x = 486,482,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,482,999.24/25,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,246.11

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