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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.59, 34,551.96 and 13,707.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.59, 34,551.96 and 13,707.19 is: 18,915.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.59 : 34,551.96 = 13,707.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.59/34,551.96 = 13,707.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.59x = 34,551.96 × 13,707.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.59x = 473,610,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,610,280.59/25,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.97

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