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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.37, 34,896.39 and 13,956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.37, 34,896.39 and 13,956.86 is: 19,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.37 : 34,896.39 = 13,956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.37/34,896.39 = 13,956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.37x = 34,896.39 × 13,956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.37x = 487,044,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,044,116.98/25,287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.37

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