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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.74, 34,913.45 and 13,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.74, 34,913.45 and 13,969.24 is: 19,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.74 : 34,913.45 = 13,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.74/34,913.45 = 13,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.74x = 34,913.45 × 13,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.74x = 487,714,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,714,117.86/25,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.44

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