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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.59, 34,553.34 and 13,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.59, 34,553.34 and 13,708.19 is: 18,917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.59 : 34,553.34 = 13,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.59/34,553.34 = 13,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.59x = 34,553.34 × 13,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.59x = 473,663,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,663,749.85/25,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.35

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