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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.23, 34,565.24 and 13,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.23, 34,565.24 and 13,562.26 is: 18,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.23 : 34,565.24 = 13,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.23/34,565.24 = 13,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.23x = 34,565.24 × 13,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.23x = 468,782,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,782,719.33/25,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.95

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