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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.23, 34,538.96 and 13,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.23, 34,538.96 and 13,697.73 is: 18,902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.23 : 34,538.96 = 13,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.23/34,538.96 = 13,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.23x = 34,538.96 × 13,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.23x = 473,105,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,105,348.56/25,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.87

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