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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,305.69, 34,922.12 and 13,975.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,305.69, 34,922.12 and 13,975.17 is: 19,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,305.69 : 34,922.12 = 13,975.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,305.69/34,922.12 = 13,975.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,305.69x = 34,922.12 × 13,975.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,305.69x = 488,042,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,042,563.76/25,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.88

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