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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.96, 34,913.70 and 13,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.96, 34,913.70 and 13,968.96 is: 19,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.96 : 34,913.70 = 13,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.96/34,913.70 = 13,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.96x = 34,913.70 × 13,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.96x = 487,708,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,708,078.75/25,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.03

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