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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.96, 34,917.89 and 13,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.96, 34,917.89 and 13,973.22 is: 19,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.96 : 34,917.89 = 13,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.96/34,917.89 = 13,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.96x = 34,917.89 × 13,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.96x = 487,915,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,915,289.04/25,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.93

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