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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.63, 34,888.62 and 13,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.63, 34,888.62 and 13,951.12 is: 19,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.63 : 34,888.62 = 13,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.63/34,888.62 = 13,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.63x = 34,888.62 × 13,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.63x = 486,735,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,735,167.28/25,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.53

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