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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,054.63, 34,575.45 and 13,876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,054.63, 34,575.45 and 13,876.63 is: 19,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,054.63 : 34,575.45 = 13,876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,054.63/34,575.45 = 13,876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,054.63x = 34,575.45 × 13,876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,054.63x = 479,790,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,790,726.73/25,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.78

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