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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.88, 34,950.73 and 13,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.88, 34,950.73 and 13,997.27 is: 19,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.88 : 34,950.73 = 13,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.88/34,950.73 = 13,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.88x = 34,950.73 × 13,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.88x = 489,214,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,214,804.51/25,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.27

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