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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.14, 34,732.10 and 13,838.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.14, 34,732.10 and 13,838.81 is: 19,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.14 : 34,732.10 = 13,838.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.14/34,732.10 = 13,838.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.14x = 34,732.10 × 13,838.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.14x = 480,650,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,650,793.74/25,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,097.59

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