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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.91, 34,516.52 and 13,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.91, 34,516.52 and 13,680.20 is: 18,877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.91 : 34,516.52 = 13,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.91/34,516.52 = 13,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.91x = 34,516.52 × 13,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.91x = 472,192,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,192,724.32/25,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,877.96

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