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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.96, 34,725.71 and 13,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.96, 34,725.71 and 13,832.86 is: 19,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.96 : 34,725.71 = 13,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.96/34,725.71 = 13,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.96x = 34,725.71 × 13,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.96x = 480,355,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,355,884.83/25,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.80

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