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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.97, 34,904.40 and 13,962.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.97, 34,904.40 and 13,962.57 is: 19,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.97 : 34,904.40 = 13,962.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.97/34,904.40 = 13,962.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.97x = 34,904.40 × 13,962.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.97x = 487,355,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,355,128.31/25,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.40

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