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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.82, 34,513.05 and 13,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.82, 34,513.05 and 13,679.27 is: 18,877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.82 : 34,513.05 = 13,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.82/34,513.05 = 13,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.82x = 34,513.05 × 13,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.82x = 472,113,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,113,329.47/25,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.12

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