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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.89, 34,913.91 and 13,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.89, 34,913.91 and 13,969.71 is: 19,278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.89 : 34,913.91 = 13,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.89/34,913.91 = 13,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.89x = 34,913.91 × 13,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.89x = 487,737,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,737,197.67/25,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.24

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