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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053, 34,572.51 and 13,722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053, 34,572.51 and 13,722.51 is: 18,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053 : 34,572.51 = 13,722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053/34,572.51 = 13,722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053x = 34,572.51 × 13,722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053x = 474,421,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,421,614.20/25,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.72

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