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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.78, 34,951.26 and 13,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.78, 34,951.26 and 13,997.70 is: 19,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.78 : 34,951.26 = 13,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.78/34,951.26 = 13,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.78x = 34,951.26 × 13,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.78x = 489,237,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,237,252.10/25,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.23

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