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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.97, 34,584.98 and 13,730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.97, 34,584.98 and 13,730.91 is: 18,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.97 : 34,584.98 = 13,730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.97/34,584.98 = 13,730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.97x = 34,584.98 × 13,730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.97x = 474,883,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,883,247.73/25,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.36

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