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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.41, 34,717.88 and 13,828.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.41, 34,717.88 and 13,828.59 is: 19,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.41 : 34,717.88 = 13,828.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.41/34,717.88 = 13,828.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.41x = 34,717.88 × 13,828.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.41x = 480,099,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,099,362.76/25,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,082.30

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