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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,032.08, 34,542.77 and 13,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,032.08, 34,542.77 and 13,699.32 is: 18,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,032.08 : 34,542.77 = 13,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,032.08/34,542.77 = 13,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,032.08x = 34,542.77 × 13,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,032.08x = 473,212,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,212,391.42/25,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.24

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