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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.94, 34,588.23 and 13,733.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.94, 34,588.23 and 13,733.86 is: 18,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.94 : 34,588.23 = 13,733.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.94/34,588.23 = 13,733.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.94x = 34,588.23 × 13,733.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.94x = 475,029,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,029,908.47/25,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.72

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