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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.53, 34,731.61 and 13,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.53, 34,731.61 and 13,837.50 is: 19,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.53 : 34,731.61 = 13,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.53/34,731.61 = 13,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.53x = 34,731.61 × 13,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.53x = 480,598,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,598,618.78/25,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.98

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