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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.38, 34,581.94 and 13,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.38, 34,581.94 and 13,883.54 is: 19,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.38 : 34,581.94 = 13,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.38/34,581.94 = 13,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.38x = 34,581.94 × 13,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.38x = 480,119,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,119,539.65/25,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.28

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