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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.59, 34,565.53 and 13,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.59, 34,565.53 and 13,718.10 is: 18,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.59 : 34,565.53 = 13,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.59/34,565.53 = 13,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.59x = 34,565.53 × 13,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.59x = 474,173,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,173,397.09/25,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.14

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