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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.95, 34,882.52 and 13,946.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.95, 34,882.52 and 13,946.91 is: 19,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.95 : 34,882.52 = 13,946.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.95/34,882.52 = 13,946.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.95x = 34,882.52 × 13,946.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.95x = 486,503,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,503,367.01/25,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,246.92

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