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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.16, 34,556.68 and 13,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.16, 34,556.68 and 13,556.08 is: 18,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.16 : 34,556.68 = 13,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.16/34,556.68 = 13,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.16x = 34,556.68 × 13,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.16x = 468,452,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,452,998.33/25,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.32

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