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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.89, 34,711.67 and 13,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.89, 34,711.67 and 13,975.61 is: 19,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.89 : 34,711.67 = 13,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.89/34,711.67 = 13,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.89x = 34,711.67 × 13,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.89x = 485,116,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,116,623.75/25,152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.72

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