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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.66, 34,596.53 and 13,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.66, 34,596.53 and 13,740.24 is: 18,961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.66 : 34,596.53 = 13,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.66/34,596.53 = 13,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.66x = 34,596.53 × 13,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.66x = 475,364,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,364,620.61/25,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,961.75

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