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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.30, 34,888.29 and 13,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.30, 34,888.29 and 13,951.13 is: 19,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.30 : 34,888.29 = 13,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.30/34,888.29 = 13,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.30x = 34,888.29 × 13,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.30x = 486,730,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,730,947.14/25,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.61

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