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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.56, 34,569.82 and 13,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.56, 34,569.82 and 13,565.44 is: 18,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.56 : 34,569.82 = 13,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.56/34,569.82 = 13,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.56x = 34,569.82 × 13,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.56x = 468,954,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,954,819.02/25,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,720.33

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