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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,291.53, 34,899.66 and 13,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,291.53, 34,899.66 and 13,961.70 is: 19,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,291.53 : 34,899.66 = 13,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,291.53/34,899.66 = 13,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,291.53x = 34,899.66 × 13,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,291.53x = 487,258,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,258,583.02/25,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.68

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