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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.63, 34,572.69 and 13,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.63, 34,572.69 and 13,874.63 is: 19,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.63 : 34,572.69 = 13,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.63/34,572.69 = 13,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.63x = 34,572.69 × 13,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.63x = 479,683,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,683,108.99/25,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.02

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