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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.75, 34,882.78 and 13,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.75, 34,882.78 and 13,946.83 is: 19,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.75 : 34,882.78 = 13,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.75/34,882.78 = 13,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.75x = 34,882.78 × 13,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.75x = 486,504,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,504,202.59/25,277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,246.34

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