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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,146.82, 34,702.84 and 13,816.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,146.82, 34,702.84 and 13,816.55 is: 19,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,146.82 : 34,702.84 = 13,816.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,146.82/34,702.84 = 13,816.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,146.82x = 34,702.84 × 13,816.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,146.82x = 479,473,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,473,524.00/25,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,066.96

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