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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.15, 34,904.35 and 13,962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.15, 34,904.35 and 13,962.64 is: 19,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.15 : 34,904.35 = 13,962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.15/34,904.35 = 13,962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.15x = 34,904.35 × 13,962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.15x = 487,356,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,356,947.65/25,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.34

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