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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.62, 34,900.88 and 13,960.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.62, 34,900.88 and 13,960.35 is: 19,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.62 : 34,900.88 = 13,960.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.62/34,900.88 = 13,960.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.62x = 34,900.88 × 13,960.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.62x = 487,228,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,228,430.31/25,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.95

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