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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.72, 34,624.50 and 13,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.72, 34,624.50 and 13,761 is: 18,989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.72 : 34,624.50 = 13,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.72/34,624.50 = 13,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.72x = 34,624.50 × 13,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.72x = 476,467,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,467,744.50/25,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.04

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