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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.22, 34,572.46 and 13,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.22, 34,572.46 and 13,721.52 is: 18,935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.22 : 34,572.46 = 13,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.22/34,572.46 = 13,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.22x = 34,572.46 × 13,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.22x = 474,386,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,386,701.34/25,052.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.91

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