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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.37, 34,968.62 and 13,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.37, 34,968.62 and 13,855.07 is: 19,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.37 : 34,968.62 = 13,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.37/34,968.62 = 13,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.37x = 34,968.62 × 13,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.37x = 484,492,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,492,722.03/25,340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.40

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