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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.52, 34,707.78 and 13,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.52, 34,707.78 and 13,971.52 is: 19,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.52 : 34,707.78 = 13,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.52/34,707.78 = 13,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.52x = 34,707.78 × 13,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.52x = 484,920,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,920,442.43/25,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.50

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