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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.38, 34,566.82 and 13,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.38, 34,566.82 and 13,563.40 is: 18,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.38 : 34,566.82 = 13,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.38/34,566.82 = 13,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.38x = 34,566.82 × 13,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.38x = 468,843,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,843,606.39/25,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.52

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