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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.78, 34,620.15 and 13,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.78, 34,620.15 and 13,757.31 is: 18,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.78 : 34,620.15 = 13,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.78/34,620.15 = 13,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.78x = 34,620.15 × 13,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.78x = 476,280,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,280,135.80/25,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.30

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