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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.31, 34,899.18 and 13,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.31, 34,899.18 and 13,958.79 is: 19,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.31 : 34,899.18 = 13,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.31/34,899.18 = 13,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.31x = 34,899.18 × 13,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.31x = 487,150,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,150,324.79/25,289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.09

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