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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.79, 34,715.48 and 13,827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.79, 34,715.48 and 13,827.15 is: 19,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.79 : 34,715.48 = 13,827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.79/34,715.48 = 13,827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.79x = 34,715.48 × 13,827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.79x = 480,016,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,016,080.15/25,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.22

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