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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.98, 34,900.27 and 13,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.98, 34,900.27 and 13,959.56 is: 19,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.98 : 34,900.27 = 13,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.98/34,900.27 = 13,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.98x = 34,900.27 × 13,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.98x = 487,192,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,192,465.43/25,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.25

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