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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.93, 34,920.15 and 13,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.93, 34,920.15 and 13,973.46 is: 19,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.93 : 34,920.15 = 13,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.93/34,920.15 = 13,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.93x = 34,920.15 × 13,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.93x = 487,955,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,955,319.22/25,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.54

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