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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.40, 34,964.91 and 13,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.40, 34,964.91 and 13,851.84 is: 19,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.40 : 34,964.91 = 13,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.40/34,964.91 = 13,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.40x = 34,964.91 × 13,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.40x = 484,328,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,328,338.93/25,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.16

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