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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.20, 34,564.96 and 13,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.20, 34,564.96 and 13,716.64 is: 18,928.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.20 : 34,564.96 = 13,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.20/34,564.96 = 13,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.20x = 34,564.96 × 13,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.20x = 474,115,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,115,112.93/25,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.87

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