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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.93, 34,567.57 and 13,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.93, 34,567.57 and 13,563.97 is: 18,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.93 : 34,567.57 = 13,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.93/34,567.57 = 13,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.93x = 34,567.57 × 13,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.93x = 468,873,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,873,482.45/25,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.30

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