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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.76, 34,883.08 and 13,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.76, 34,883.08 and 13,947.37 is: 19,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.76 : 34,883.08 = 13,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.76/34,883.08 = 13,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.76x = 34,883.08 × 13,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.76x = 486,527,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,527,101.42/25,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.24

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