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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.02, 34,915.87 and 13,971.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.02, 34,915.87 and 13,971.27 is: 19,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.02 : 34,915.87 = 13,971.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.02/34,915.87 = 13,971.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.02x = 34,915.87 × 13,971.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.02x = 487,819,047.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,819,047.05/25,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.85

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