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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,290.29, 34,900.74 and 13,959.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,290.29, 34,900.74 and 13,959.61 is: 19,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,290.29 : 34,900.74 = 13,959.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,290.29/34,900.74 = 13,959.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,290.29x = 34,900.74 × 13,959.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,290.29x = 487,200,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,200,631.86/25,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.33

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