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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.68, 34,597.53 and 13,738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.68, 34,597.53 and 13,738.86 is: 18,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.68 : 34,597.53 = 13,738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.68/34,597.53 = 13,738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.68x = 34,597.53 × 13,738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.68x = 475,330,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,330,621.02/25,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.38

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