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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.54, 34,538.91 and 13,850.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.54, 34,538.91 and 13,850.54 is: 19,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.54 : 34,538.91 = 13,850.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.54/34,538.91 = 13,850.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.54x = 34,538.91 × 13,850.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.54x = 478,382,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,382,554.51/25,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.48

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