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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.83, 34,620.48 and 13,756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.83, 34,620.48 and 13,756.74 is: 18,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.83 : 34,620.48 = 13,756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.83/34,620.48 = 13,756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.83x = 34,620.48 × 13,756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.83x = 476,264,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,264,942.04/25,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.90

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