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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.25, 34,569.35 and 13,872.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.25, 34,569.35 and 13,872.25 is: 19,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.25 : 34,569.35 = 13,872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.25/34,569.35 = 13,872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.25x = 34,569.35 × 13,872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.25x = 479,554,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,554,596.18/25,050.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.71

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