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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.90, 34,895.52 and 13,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.90, 34,895.52 and 13,957.52 is: 19,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.90 : 34,895.52 = 13,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.90/34,895.52 = 13,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.90x = 34,895.52 × 13,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.90x = 487,054,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,054,743.83/25,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.15

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