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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,123.72, 34,670.10 and 13,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,123.72, 34,670.10 and 13,945 is: 19,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,123.72 : 34,670.10 = 13,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,123.72/34,670.10 = 13,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,123.72x = 34,670.10 × 13,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,123.72x = 483,474,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,474,544.50/25,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,243.75

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