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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.72, 34,568.40 and 13,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.72, 34,568.40 and 13,872 is: 19,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.72 : 34,568.40 = 13,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.72/34,568.40 = 13,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.72x = 34,568.40 × 13,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.72x = 479,532,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,532,844.80/25,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.48

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