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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.86, 34,950.41 and 13,996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.86, 34,950.41 and 13,996.57 is: 19,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.86 : 34,950.41 = 13,996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.86/34,950.41 = 13,996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.86x = 34,950.41 × 13,996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.86x = 489,185,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,185,868.89/25,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.43

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