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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,284.79, 34,890.45 and 13,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,284.79, 34,890.45 and 13,954.75 is: 19,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,284.79 : 34,890.45 = 13,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,284.79/34,890.45 = 13,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,284.79x = 34,890.45 × 13,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,284.79x = 486,887,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,887,367.58/25,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.14

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