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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.23, 34,540.34 and 13,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.23, 34,540.34 and 13,698.73 is: 18,904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.23 : 34,540.34 = 13,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.23/34,540.34 = 13,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.23x = 34,540.34 × 13,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.23x = 473,158,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,158,791.77/25,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.25

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