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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.11, 34,731.11 and 13,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.11, 34,731.11 and 13,837.52 is: 19,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.11 : 34,731.11 = 13,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.11/34,731.11 = 13,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.11x = 34,731.11 × 13,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.11x = 480,592,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,592,375.15/25,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.29

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