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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.91, 34,621.71 and 13,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.91, 34,621.71 and 13,758.44 is: 18,986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.91 : 34,621.71 = 13,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.91/34,621.71 = 13,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.91x = 34,621.71 × 13,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.91x = 476,340,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,340,719.73/25,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.86

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