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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.08, 34,949.80 and 13,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.08, 34,949.80 and 13,996.34 is: 19,314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.08 : 34,949.80 = 13,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.08/34,949.80 = 13,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.08x = 34,949.80 × 13,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.08x = 489,169,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,169,283.73/25,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.84

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