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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.73, 34,570.39 and 13,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.73, 34,570.39 and 13,720.02 is: 18,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.73 : 34,570.39 = 13,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.73/34,570.39 = 13,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.73x = 34,570.39 × 13,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.73x = 474,306,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,306,269.36/25,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.83

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