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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.25, 34,563.53 and 13,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.25, 34,563.53 and 13,867.25 is: 19,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.25 : 34,563.53 = 13,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.25/34,563.53 = 13,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.25x = 34,563.53 × 13,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.25x = 479,301,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,301,042.06/25,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.40

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