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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.35, 34,636.14 and 13,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.35, 34,636.14 and 13,768.88 is: 19,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.35 : 34,636.14 = 13,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.35/34,636.14 = 13,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.35x = 34,636.14 × 13,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.35x = 476,900,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,900,682.14/25,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.28

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