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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.25, 34,581.82 and 13,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.25, 34,581.82 and 13,727.64 is: 18,943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.25 : 34,581.82 = 13,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.25/34,581.82 = 13,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.25x = 34,581.82 × 13,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.25x = 474,726,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,726,706.87/25,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.42

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