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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.83, 34,715.69 and 13,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.83, 34,715.69 and 13,826.32 is: 19,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.83 : 34,715.69 = 13,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.83/34,715.69 = 13,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.83x = 34,715.69 × 13,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.83x = 479,990,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,990,232.53/25,156.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.92

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