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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.92, 34,520.52 and 13,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.92, 34,520.52 and 13,683.15 is: 18,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.92 : 34,520.52 = 13,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.92/34,520.52 = 13,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.92x = 34,520.52 × 13,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.92x = 472,349,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,349,453.24/25,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.95

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