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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,128.72, 34,677 and 13,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,128.72, 34,677 and 13,950 is: 19,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,128.72 : 34,677 = 13,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,128.72/34,677 = 13,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,128.72x = 34,677 × 13,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,128.72x = 483,744,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,744,150/25,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.65

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