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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.62, 34,731.33 and 13,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.62, 34,731.33 and 13,837.31 is: 19,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.62 : 34,731.33 = 13,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.62/34,731.33 = 13,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.62x = 34,731.33 × 13,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.62x = 480,588,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,588,006.27/25,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.49

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