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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.69, 34,543.83 and 13,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.69, 34,543.83 and 13,853.69 is: 19,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.69 : 34,543.83 = 13,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.69/34,543.83 = 13,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.69x = 34,543.83 × 13,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.69x = 478,559,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,559,512.23/25,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.15

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