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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.91, 34,888.75 and 13,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.91, 34,888.75 and 13,951.50 is: 19,252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.91 : 34,888.75 = 13,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.91/34,888.75 = 13,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.91x = 34,888.75 × 13,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.91x = 486,750,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,750,395.63/25,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.91

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