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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.52, 34,951.36 and 13,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.52, 34,951.36 and 13,997.92 is: 19,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.52 : 34,951.36 = 13,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.52/34,951.36 = 13,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.52x = 34,951.36 × 13,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.52x = 489,246,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,246,341.17/25,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.79

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