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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.37, 34,994.58 and 13,873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.37, 34,994.58 and 13,873.42 is: 19,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.37 : 34,994.58 = 13,873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.37/34,994.58 = 13,873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.37x = 34,994.58 × 13,873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.37x = 485,494,497.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,494,497.78/25,358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.34

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