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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.75, 34,581.13 and 13,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.75, 34,581.13 and 13,727.14 is: 18,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.75 : 34,581.13 = 13,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.75/34,581.13 = 13,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.75x = 34,581.13 × 13,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.75x = 474,699,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,699,892.10/25,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.73

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