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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.05, 34,702.93 and 13,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.05, 34,702.93 and 13,817.27 is: 19,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.05 : 34,702.93 = 13,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.05/34,702.93 = 13,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.05x = 34,702.93 × 13,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.05x = 479,499,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,499,580.09/25,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.83

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