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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.79, 34,724.61 and 13,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.79, 34,724.61 and 13,833 is: 19,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.79 : 34,724.61 = 13,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.79/34,724.61 = 13,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.79x = 34,724.61 × 13,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.79x = 480,345,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,345,530.13/25,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.52

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