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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.69, 34,942.14 and 13,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.69, 34,942.14 and 13,991.06 is: 19,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.69 : 34,942.14 = 13,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.69/34,942.14 = 13,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.69x = 34,942.14 × 13,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.69x = 488,877,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,877,507.31/25,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.67

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