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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.64, 34,628.72 and 13,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.64, 34,628.72 and 13,762.32 is: 18,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.64 : 34,628.72 = 13,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.64/34,628.72 = 13,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.64x = 34,628.72 × 13,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.64x = 476,571,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,571,525.83/25,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.97

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