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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.60, 34,711.76 and 13,668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.60, 34,711.76 and 13,668.41 is: 18,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.60 : 34,711.76 = 13,668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.60/34,711.76 = 13,668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.60x = 34,711.76 × 13,668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.60x = 474,454,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,454,567.50/25,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.29

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