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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.76, 34,522.86 and 13,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.76, 34,522.86 and 13,686.48 is: 18,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.76 : 34,522.86 = 13,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.76/34,522.86 = 13,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.76x = 34,522.86 × 13,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.76x = 472,496,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,496,432.93/25,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.20

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