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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.68, 34,882.95 and 13,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.68, 34,882.95 and 13,947.26 is: 19,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.68 : 34,882.95 = 13,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.68/34,882.95 = 13,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.68x = 34,882.95 × 13,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.68x = 486,521,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,521,573.22/25,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.08

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