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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.52, 34,887.94 and 13,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.52, 34,887.94 and 13,950.58 is: 19,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.52 : 34,887.94 = 13,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.52/34,887.94 = 13,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.52x = 34,887.94 × 13,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.52x = 486,706,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,706,998.01/25,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.49

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