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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.08, 34,909.77 and 13,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.08, 34,909.77 and 13,966.59 is: 19,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.08 : 34,909.77 = 13,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.08/34,909.77 = 13,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.08x = 34,909.77 × 13,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.08x = 487,570,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,570,549.31/25,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.79

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