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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.72, 34,569.01 and 13,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.72, 34,569.01 and 13,719.02 is: 18,932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.72 : 34,569.01 = 13,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.72/34,569.01 = 13,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.72x = 34,569.01 × 13,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.72x = 474,252,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,252,783.87/25,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.46

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