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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.28, 34,620.86 and 13,757.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.28, 34,620.86 and 13,757.86 is: 18,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.28 : 34,620.86 = 13,757.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.28/34,620.86 = 13,757.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.28x = 34,620.86 × 13,757.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.28x = 476,308,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,308,944.96/25,087.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.07

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