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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.53, 34,887.11 and 13,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.53, 34,887.11 and 13,950.02 is: 19,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.53 : 34,887.11 = 13,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.53/34,887.11 = 13,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.53x = 34,887.11 × 13,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.53x = 486,675,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,675,899.71/25,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.02

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