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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.52, 34,565.24 and 13,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.52, 34,565.24 and 13,868.52 is: 19,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.52 : 34,565.24 = 13,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.52/34,565.24 = 13,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.52x = 34,565.24 × 13,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.52x = 479,368,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,368,722.24/25,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.13

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