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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.60, 34,950.58 and 13,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.60, 34,950.58 and 13,996.88 is: 19,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.60 : 34,950.58 = 13,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.60/34,950.58 = 13,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.60x = 34,950.58 × 13,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.60x = 489,199,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,199,074.19/25,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.62

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