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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.93, 34,722.14 and 13,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.93, 34,722.14 and 13,832.87 is: 19,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.93 : 34,722.14 = 13,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.93/34,722.14 = 13,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.93x = 34,722.14 × 13,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.93x = 480,306,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,306,605.97/25,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,088.62

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