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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.69, 34,917.98 and 13,972.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.69, 34,917.98 and 13,972.17 is: 19,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.69 : 34,917.98 = 13,972.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.69/34,917.98 = 13,972.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.69x = 34,917.98 × 13,972.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.69x = 487,879,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,879,952.62/25,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.74

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