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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.91, 34,887.38 and 13,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.91, 34,887.38 and 13,950.50 is: 19,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.91 : 34,887.38 = 13,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.91/34,887.38 = 13,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.91x = 34,887.38 × 13,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.91x = 486,696,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,696,150.50/25,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.53

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