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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.78, 34,943.91 and 13,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.78, 34,943.91 and 13,991.28 is: 19,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.78 : 34,943.91 = 13,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.78/34,943.91 = 13,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.78x = 34,943.91 × 13,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.78x = 488,909,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,909,784.43/25,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.88

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