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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,353.87, 34,989.06 and 13,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,353.87, 34,989.06 and 13,869.33 is: 19,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,353.87 : 34,989.06 = 13,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,353.87/34,989.06 = 13,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,353.87x = 34,989.06 × 13,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,353.87x = 485,274,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,274,819.53/25,353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.07

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