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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.88, 34,559.68 and 13,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.88, 34,559.68 and 13,865.28 is: 19,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.88 : 34,559.68 = 13,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.88/34,559.68 = 13,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.88x = 34,559.68 × 13,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.88x = 479,179,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,179,639.91/25,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.37

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