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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.66, 34,952.07 and 13,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.66, 34,952.07 and 13,996.84 is: 19,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.66 : 34,952.07 = 13,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.66/34,952.07 = 13,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.66x = 34,952.07 × 13,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.66x = 489,218,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,218,531.46/25,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.58

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