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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.81, 34,559.47 and 13,712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.81, 34,559.47 and 13,712.12 is: 18,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.81 : 34,559.47 = 13,712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.81/34,559.47 = 13,712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.81x = 34,559.47 × 13,712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.81x = 473,883,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,883,599.78/25,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.94

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