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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,282.55, 34,889.58 and 13,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,282.55, 34,889.58 and 13,951.76 is: 19,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,282.55 : 34,889.58 = 13,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,282.55/34,889.58 = 13,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,282.55x = 34,889.58 × 13,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,282.55x = 486,771,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,771,046.66/25,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.24

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