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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.82, 34,701.46 and 13,815.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.82, 34,701.46 and 13,815.55 is: 19,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.82 : 34,701.46 = 13,815.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.82/34,701.46 = 13,815.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.82x = 34,701.46 × 13,815.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.82x = 479,419,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,419,621.15/25,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.58

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