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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.16, 34,586.78 and 13,732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.16, 34,586.78 and 13,732.56 is: 18,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.16 : 34,586.78 = 13,732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.16/34,586.78 = 13,732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.16x = 34,586.78 × 13,732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.16x = 474,964,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,964,962.89/25,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.73

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