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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.56, 34,573.44 and 13,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.56, 34,573.44 and 13,874.56 is: 19,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.56 : 34,573.44 = 13,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.56/34,573.44 = 13,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.56x = 34,573.44 × 13,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.56x = 479,691,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,691,267.69/25,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.40

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