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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.52, 34,573.52 and 13,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.52, 34,573.52 and 13,874.52 is: 19,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.52 : 34,573.52 = 13,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.52/34,573.52 = 13,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.52x = 34,573.52 × 13,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.52x = 479,690,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,690,994.71/25,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.41

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