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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.89, 34,888.76 and 13,951.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.89, 34,888.76 and 13,951.49 is: 19,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.89 : 34,888.76 = 13,951.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.89/34,888.76 = 13,951.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.89x = 34,888.76 × 13,951.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.89x = 486,750,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,750,046.69/25,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.92

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