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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.28, 34,731.26 and 13,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.28, 34,731.26 and 13,837.25 is: 19,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.28 : 34,731.26 = 13,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.28/34,731.26 = 13,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.28x = 34,731.26 × 13,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.28x = 480,585,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,585,127.44/25,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.63

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