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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.63, 34,537.80 and 13,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.63, 34,537.80 and 13,696.92 is: 18,901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.63 : 34,537.80 = 13,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.63/34,537.80 = 13,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.63x = 34,537.80 × 13,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.63x = 473,061,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,061,534.94/25,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.57

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