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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,088.85, 34,622.96 and 13,758.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,088.85, 34,622.96 and 13,758.17 is: 18,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,088.85 : 34,622.96 = 13,758.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,088.85/34,622.96 = 13,758.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,088.85x = 34,622.96 × 13,758.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,088.85x = 476,348,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,348,327.68/25,088.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.46

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