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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.98, 34,513.78 and 13,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.98, 34,513.78 and 13,679.28 is: 18,877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.98 : 34,513.78 = 13,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.98/34,513.78 = 13,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.98x = 34,513.78 × 13,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.98x = 472,123,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,123,660.48/25,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.41

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