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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.36, 34,904.96 and 13,962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.36, 34,904.96 and 13,962.65 is: 19,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.36 : 34,904.96 = 13,962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.36/34,904.96 = 13,962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.36x = 34,904.96 × 13,962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.36x = 487,365,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,365,739.74/25,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.53

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