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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.82, 34,572.85 and 13,722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.82, 34,572.85 and 13,722.33 is: 18,936.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.82 : 34,572.85 = 13,722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.82/34,572.85 = 13,722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.82x = 34,572.85 × 13,722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.82x = 474,419,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,419,918.52/25,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.79

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