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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,071.39, 34,598.52 and 13,586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,071.39, 34,598.52 and 13,586.33 is: 18,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,071.39 : 34,598.52 = 13,586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,071.39/34,598.52 = 13,586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,071.39x = 34,598.52 × 13,586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,071.39x = 470,066,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,066,996.73/25,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.14

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