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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.88, 34,567.40 and 13,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.88, 34,567.40 and 13,717.08 is: 18,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.88 : 34,567.40 = 13,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.88/34,567.40 = 13,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.88x = 34,567.40 × 13,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.88x = 474,163,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,163,791.19/25,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.78

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