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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.49, 34,895.96 and 13,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.49, 34,895.96 and 13,957.24 is: 19,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.49 : 34,895.96 = 13,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.49/34,895.96 = 13,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.49x = 34,895.96 × 13,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.49x = 487,051,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,051,184.06/25,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,262.08

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