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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.74, 34,557.08 and 13,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.74, 34,557.08 and 13,710.96 is: 18,920.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.74 : 34,557.08 = 13,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.74/34,557.08 = 13,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.74x = 34,557.08 × 13,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.74x = 473,810,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,810,673.04/25,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.84

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