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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.59, 34,583.09 and 13,729.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.59, 34,583.09 and 13,729.53 is: 18,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.59 : 34,583.09 = 13,729.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.59/34,583.09 = 13,729.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.59x = 34,583.09 × 13,729.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.59x = 474,809,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,809,632.69/25,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.47

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