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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.91, 34,568.93 and 13,564.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.91, 34,568.93 and 13,564.95 is: 18,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.91 : 34,568.93 = 13,564.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.91/34,568.93 = 13,564.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.91x = 34,568.93 × 13,564.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.91x = 468,925,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,925,711.28/25,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,719.65

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