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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.61, 34,586.38 and 13,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.61, 34,586.38 and 13,732.84 is: 18,951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.61 : 34,586.38 = 13,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.61/34,586.38 = 13,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.61x = 34,586.38 × 13,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.61x = 474,969,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,969,222.72/25,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.31

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