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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.33, 34,571.69 and 13,721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.33, 34,571.69 and 13,721.27 is: 18,935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.33 : 34,571.69 = 13,721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.33/34,571.69 = 13,721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.33x = 34,571.69 × 13,721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.33x = 474,367,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,367,424.24/25,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.06

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