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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.62, 34,911.89 and 13,968.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.62, 34,911.89 and 13,968.73 is: 19,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.62 : 34,911.89 = 13,968.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.62/34,911.89 = 13,968.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.62x = 34,911.89 × 13,968.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.62x = 487,674,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,674,520.80/25,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.49

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