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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.23, 34,903.37 and 13,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.23, 34,903.37 and 13,961.81 is: 19,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.23 : 34,903.37 = 13,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.23/34,903.37 = 13,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.23x = 34,903.37 × 13,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.23x = 487,314,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,314,342.46/25,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.36

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