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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012, 34,517.64 and 13,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012, 34,517.64 and 13,834 is: 19,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012 : 34,517.64 = 13,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012/34,517.64 = 13,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012x = 34,517.64 × 13,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012x = 477,517,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,517,031.76/25,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.52

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