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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.61, 34,541.92 and 13,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.61, 34,541.92 and 13,700 is: 18,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.61 : 34,541.92 = 13,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.61/34,541.92 = 13,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.61x = 34,541.92 × 13,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.61x = 473,224,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,224,304/25,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.82

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