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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.36, 34,951.68 and 13,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.36, 34,951.68 and 13,996.48 is: 19,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.36 : 34,951.68 = 13,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.36/34,951.68 = 13,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.36x = 34,951.68 × 13,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.36x = 489,200,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,200,490.09/25,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.10

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