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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.04, 34,908.36 and 13,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.04, 34,908.36 and 13,966.40 is: 19,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.04 : 34,908.36 = 13,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.04/34,908.36 = 13,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.04x = 34,908.36 × 13,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.04x = 487,544,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,544,119.10/25,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.77

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