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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.23, 34,904.75 and 13,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.23, 34,904.75 and 13,962.81 is: 19,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.23 : 34,904.75 = 13,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.23/34,904.75 = 13,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.23x = 34,904.75 × 13,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.23x = 487,368,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,368,392.35/25,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.73

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