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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.72, 34,587.68 and 13,733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.72, 34,587.68 and 13,733.08 is: 18,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.72 : 34,587.68 = 13,733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.72/34,587.68 = 13,733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.72x = 34,587.68 × 13,733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.72x = 474,995,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,995,376.45/25,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.51

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