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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.41, 34,727.55 and 13,835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.41, 34,727.55 and 13,835.59 is: 19,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.41 : 34,727.55 = 13,835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.41/34,727.55 = 13,835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.41x = 34,727.55 × 13,835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.41x = 480,476,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,476,143.50/25,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.96

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