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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.95, 34,931.16 and 13,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.95, 34,931.16 and 13,982.27 is: 19,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.95 : 34,931.16 = 13,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.95/34,931.16 = 13,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.95x = 34,931.16 × 13,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.95x = 488,416,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,416,735.88/25,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.13

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