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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.52, 34,558.67 and 13,712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.52, 34,558.67 and 13,712.75 is: 18,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.52 : 34,558.67 = 13,712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.52/34,558.67 = 13,712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.52x = 34,558.67 × 13,712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.52x = 473,894,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,894,160.69/25,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.58

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