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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.63, 34,586.33 and 13,732.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.63, 34,586.33 and 13,732.83 is: 18,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.63 : 34,586.33 = 13,732.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.63/34,586.33 = 13,732.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.63x = 34,586.33 × 13,732.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.63x = 474,968,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,968,121.55/25,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.25

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