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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.52, 34,907.63 and 13,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.52, 34,907.63 and 13,965.64 is: 19,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.52 : 34,907.63 = 13,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.52/34,907.63 = 13,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.52x = 34,907.63 × 13,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.52x = 487,507,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,507,236.74/25,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.23

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