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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.08, 34,567.21 and 13,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.08, 34,567.21 and 13,718.01 is: 18,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.08 : 34,567.21 = 13,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.08/34,567.21 = 13,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.08x = 34,567.21 × 13,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.08x = 474,193,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,193,332.45/25,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.57

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