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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.64, 34,945.52 and 13,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.64, 34,945.52 and 13,991.14 is: 19,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.64 : 34,945.52 = 13,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.64/34,945.52 = 13,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.64x = 34,945.52 × 13,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.64x = 488,927,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,927,636.42/25,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.68

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