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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048, 34,566.48 and 13,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048, 34,566.48 and 13,870.24 is: 19,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048 : 34,566.48 = 13,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048/34,566.48 = 13,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048x = 34,566.48 × 13,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048x = 479,445,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,445,373.56/25,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.06

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