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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.91, 34,941.25 and 13,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.91, 34,941.25 and 13,990.73 is: 19,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.91 : 34,941.25 = 13,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.91/34,941.25 = 13,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.91x = 34,941.25 × 13,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.91x = 488,853,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,853,594.61/25,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.56

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