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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,036.59, 34,550.58 and 13,706.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,036.59, 34,550.58 and 13,706.19 is: 18,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036.59 : 34,550.58 = 13,706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036.59/34,550.58 = 13,706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036.59x = 34,550.58 × 13,706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036.59x = 473,556,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,556,652.67/25,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.58

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