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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.74, 34,596.62 and 13,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.74, 34,596.62 and 13,739.15 is: 18,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.74 : 34,596.62 = 13,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.74/34,596.62 = 13,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.74x = 34,596.62 × 13,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.74x = 475,328,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,328,220.99/25,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.24

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