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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.61, 34,948.98 and 13,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.61, 34,948.98 and 13,996 is: 19,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.61 : 34,948.98 = 13,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.61/34,948.98 = 13,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.61x = 34,948.98 × 13,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.61x = 489,145,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,145,854.10/25,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.51

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