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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.22, 34,578.90 and 13,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.22, 34,578.90 and 13,727.39 is: 18,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.22 : 34,578.90 = 13,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.22/34,578.90 = 13,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.22x = 34,578.90 × 13,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.22x = 474,677,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,677,873.18/25,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.76

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