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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.51, 34,910.40 and 13,967.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.51, 34,910.40 and 13,967.71 is: 19,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.51 : 34,910.40 = 13,967.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.51/34,910.40 = 13,967.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.51x = 34,910.40 × 13,967.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.51x = 487,618,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,618,343.18/25,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.35

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