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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,300.93, 34,917.39 and 13,971.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,300.93, 34,917.39 and 13,971.46 is: 19,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,300.93 : 34,917.39 = 13,971.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,300.93/34,917.39 = 13,971.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,300.93x = 34,917.39 × 13,971.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,300.93x = 487,846,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,846,917.69/25,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.78

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