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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.72, 34,708.68 and 13,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.72, 34,708.68 and 13,820.52 is: 19,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.72 : 34,708.68 = 13,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.72/34,708.68 = 13,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.72x = 34,708.68 × 13,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.72x = 479,692,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,692,006.11/25,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.69

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