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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.62, 34,573.97 and 13,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.62, 34,573.97 and 13,875.62 is: 19,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.62 : 34,573.97 = 13,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.62/34,573.97 = 13,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.62x = 34,573.97 × 13,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.62x = 479,735,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,735,269.61/25,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,148.34

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