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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.23, 34,566.62 and 13,563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.23, 34,566.62 and 13,563.26 is: 18,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.23 : 34,566.62 = 13,563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.23/34,566.62 = 13,563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.23x = 34,566.62 × 13,563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.23x = 468,836,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,836,054.38/25,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.33

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