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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.58, 34,509.17 and 13,674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.58, 34,509.17 and 13,674.87 is: 18,870.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.58 : 34,509.17 = 13,674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.58/34,509.17 = 13,674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.58x = 34,509.17 × 13,674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.58x = 471,908,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,908,447.75/25,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.62

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