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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.84, 34,566.80 and 13,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.84, 34,566.80 and 13,870.88 is: 19,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.84 : 34,566.80 = 13,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.84/34,566.80 = 13,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.84x = 34,566.80 × 13,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.84x = 479,471,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,471,934.78/25,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.25

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