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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.74, 34,595.28 and 13,739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.74, 34,595.28 and 13,739.33 is: 18,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.74 : 34,595.28 = 13,739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.74/34,595.28 = 13,739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.74x = 34,595.28 × 13,739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.74x = 475,315,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,315,795.39/25,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.50

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