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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.06, 34,569.99 and 13,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.06, 34,569.99 and 13,872.06 is: 19,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.06 : 34,569.99 = 13,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.06/34,569.99 = 13,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.06x = 34,569.99 × 13,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.06x = 479,556,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,556,975.48/25,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.95

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