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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.70, 34,540.59 and 13,697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.70, 34,540.59 and 13,697.55 is: 18,903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.70 : 34,540.59 = 13,697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.70/34,540.59 = 13,697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.70x = 34,540.59 × 13,697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.70x = 473,121,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,121,458.55/25,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.16

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