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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.61, 34,902.69 and 13,962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.61, 34,902.69 and 13,962.37 is: 19,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.61 : 34,902.69 = 13,962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.61/34,902.69 = 13,962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.61x = 34,902.69 × 13,962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.61x = 487,324,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,324,201.96/25,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.69

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