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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.79, 34,587.26 and 13,884.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.79, 34,587.26 and 13,884.79 is: 19,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.79 : 34,587.26 = 13,884.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.79/34,587.26 = 13,884.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.79x = 34,587.26 × 13,884.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.79x = 480,236,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,236,841.78/25,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.35

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