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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.62, 34,586.19 and 13,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.62, 34,586.19 and 13,732.98 is: 18,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.62 : 34,586.19 = 13,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.62/34,586.19 = 13,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.62x = 34,586.19 × 13,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.62x = 474,971,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,971,455.55/25,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.63

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