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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.09, 34,548.49 and 13,857.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.09, 34,548.49 and 13,857.09 is: 19,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.09 : 34,548.49 = 13,857.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.09/34,548.49 = 13,857.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.09x = 34,548.49 × 13,857.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.09x = 478,741,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,741,535.29/25,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.82

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