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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062, 34,585.56 and 13,731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062, 34,585.56 and 13,731.93 is: 18,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062 : 34,585.56 = 13,731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062/34,585.56 = 13,731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062x = 34,585.56 × 13,731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062x = 474,926,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,926,488.93/25,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.06

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