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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.58, 34,526.73 and 13,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.58, 34,526.73 and 13,688.94 is: 18,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.58 : 34,526.73 = 13,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.58/34,526.73 = 13,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.58x = 34,526.73 × 13,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.58x = 472,634,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,634,335.37/25,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.58

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