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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.57, 34,946.10 and 13,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.57, 34,946.10 and 13,993.94 is: 19,310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.57 : 34,946.10 = 13,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.57/34,946.10 = 13,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.57x = 34,946.10 × 13,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.57x = 489,033,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,033,626.63/25,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,310.64

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