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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.56, 34,568.44 and 13,564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.56, 34,568.44 and 13,564.44 is: 18,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.56 : 34,568.44 = 13,564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.56/34,568.44 = 13,564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.56x = 34,568.44 × 13,564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.56x = 468,901,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,901,537.13/25,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.95

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