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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316, 34,935.94 and 13,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316, 34,935.94 and 13,986.27 is: 19,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316 : 34,935.94 = 13,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316/34,935.94 = 13,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316x = 34,935.94 × 13,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316x = 488,623,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,623,489.54/25,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.98

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