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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,090.72, 34,623.12 and 13,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,090.72, 34,623.12 and 13,760 is: 18,987.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,090.72 : 34,623.12 = 13,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,090.72/34,623.12 = 13,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,090.72x = 34,623.12 × 13,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,090.72x = 476,414,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,414,131.20/25,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.66

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